Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for spaghetti sauce:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well until combined.
- Add the dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary to the sauce. Stir to incorporate the herbs evenly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and red pepper flakes for heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
- Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. Garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade spaghetti sauce! Feel free to customize it with additional ingredients like mushrooms, bell peppers, or ground meat for added flavor and texture.
