Doctored Pasta Sauce Tomato
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Doctored Pasta Sauce Tomato recipe—a quick and easy way to transform ordinary store-bought tomato sauce into a rich, flavor-packed masterpiece. With the help of sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this sauce boasts deep layers of savory and aromatic goodness. A strategic blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, balanced with a hint of sugar, creates a harmoniously well-rounded flavor. A final finishing touch of fresh basil and a dab of unsalted butter adds freshness and velvety richness to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta and is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe proves that simple upgrades can make all the difference!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces store-bought tomato pasta sauce
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Pour in the store-bought tomato pasta sauce and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well.
Step 6
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, add a pinch more sugar to balance acidity or additional herbs for enhanced flavor.
Step 8
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and unsalted butter just before serving, allowing the butter to melt into the sauce for extra richness.
Step 9
Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, garnish with additional fresh basil or Parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1346.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 925.9 |
| Total Fat 54.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3839.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.7g | |
| Protein 18.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3405.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories