Spaghetti Sauce (Stovetop / Slow Cooker)

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Spaghetti Sauce (Stovetop / Slow Cooker)

Ditch the jarred sauce and learn how to make spaghetti sauce from scratch. This easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe is loaded with tomatoes, garlic and basil for a rich flavor.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Homemade Recipes, Tomato

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Calories 123kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $4

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil, stovetop version only
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
¾-1 tsp dried oregano *Note 1
¾-1 tsp dried basil
¾-1 tsp ground thyme
2 can tomato sauce, 14.5 oz *Note 2
1 can tomato paste, 6 oz.
½ tsp salt
OPTIONAL: granulated sugar, start with 1/2 tsp. *Note 3

Instructions

Slow Cooker

Dump everything into a crockpot and stir until fully combined. Start with ¾ tsp of the dried herbs and add the extra ¼ tsp. of each after tasting (for a stronger flavor).
Cook on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste and add additional seasonings to suit your preference.
Use immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Stove Top

Pre-heat a medium saucepan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté to soften until fragrant, approx. 30 seconds.
Mix in the onion powder, thyme, oregano and basil for 30 seconds, until slightly toasted.
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and salt and stir until blended. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until thickened.
Taste and add additional seasonings and/or sugar to suit your preference.
Use immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Note 1 - If this is your first time making it, start with 3/4 tsp. of the dried herbs and work your way up.

Note 2 - For a chunkier sauce, use crushed tomatoes.

Note 3 - Canned tomatoes are notoriously metallic tasting. If that's the case, start adding sugar to the mix. Start with a 1/2 tsp, let cook for 5 minutes, taste and repeat as needed. A little goes a long way.

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