Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with added puree; 1/2 cup dry red wine

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, garlic, oregano, basil, marjoram and crushed red pepper.
3
Cover and cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients; simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce thickens and measures 8 cups total, breaking up tomatoes with spoon and stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
5
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
6
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Cover and refrigerate.)

355

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Protein

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* 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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Sauce falls under the General 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!

Spicy Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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