Quick and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained); 4 garlic cloves (minced); dried oregano; 3 tablespoons dried basil; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 4 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

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Start off by adding your oil to a saucepan over medium heat.
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Once the oil heats up, add your onions and garlic.
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Cook until the onions turn translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 10 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low-medium and add the rest of your ingredients and mix well.
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Let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Ta-da!
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You now have pasta sauce!
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Anything can be added, subtracted, or substituted to suit your taste.
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Just make sure to TASTE WHILE YOU COOK to make sure everything is going to turn out how you like it.

220

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree, 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained), 4 garlic cloves (minced), dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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