Spicy Tomato Sauce
Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful Spicy Tomato Sauce, a versatile staple that's perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Made with a medley of rich ingredients like sautéed onions, minced garlic, and a fiery hint of red chili flakes, this sauce achieves the perfect balance of heat and savory sweetness. Slow-simmered canned whole tomatoes pair beautifully with tomato paste, dried oregano, and fresh basil for a deeply aromatic and robust flavor. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and simmered to perfection in under an hour, this adaptable recipe yields six generous servings, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're seeking a homemade alternative to store-bought sauces or simply craving a dish with a spicy kick, this Spicy Tomato Sauce will become your go-to for adding vibrant, zesty flair to your favorite meals!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 hand-torn Fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 4
Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon as they cook.
Step 5
Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Step 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Step 9
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1069.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 602.3 |
| Total Fat 30.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3380.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.4g | |
| Protein 12.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 278.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2150.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories