Best 8 Allrecipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta sauce that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than Allrecipes Pasta Sauce! With over 10,000 five-star reviews, this classic sauce is known for its rich and flavorful taste, perfect for any type of pasta. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, our step-by-step guide will help you create a homemade pasta sauce that's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a quick recipe for tomato sauce. I have just given the outline for the sauce, but you can add any kind of vegetables to it. I especially like it with mushrooms and peppers.

Provided by COURTNEYNOONAN

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, green onion and garlic. When onions are clear, stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

QUICK PASTA SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy recipe.

Provided by LIAROSE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until tender, 2 minutes. Stir in basil and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 172.9 mg

WORLD'S BEST PASTA SAUCE!



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Well, my Lasagna has become quite popular, and I think the sauce from that makes amazing meat sauce as well. So I thought I would post it by its self.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, beef, onion, and garlic until well browned; drain fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix in sugar and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 672.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF



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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

Provided by Hank's Mom

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Serve over your favorite pasta. Absolutely delicious and so easy to make!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
¾ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 270.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce from an Italian family. The longer you cook it the better it tastes.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled ground tomatoes in paste
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
7 cups water
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup red wine
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

MAGIC THREE-INGREDIENT PASTA SAUCE



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Three ingredients: tomato, butter, and onion come together perfectly in this simple - and simply magical - pasta sauce.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 24-ounce can whole tomatoes (San Marzano are fabulous, but I've used others and they're also delicious)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion (peeled and halved)
Salt (optional, to taste)

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, butter, and onion to a heavy medium-sized saucepan. Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, keeping it at a steady simmer.
  • Simmer for about 45 minutes until the butter droplets float free from the tomatoes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, gently smashing the tomato on the side of the pan as you stir.
  • Remove the onion and discard.
  • If desired, season to taste with salt.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta.

HOMEMADE CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it later in the year. -Tonya Branham, Mt. Olive, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

25 pounds tomatoes (about 80 medium)
4 large green peppers, seeded
4 large onions, cut into wedges
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Peel and quarter tomatoes; place in a stockpot., Pulse green peppers and onions in batches in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to stockpot. Stir in next 11 ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally., Discard bay leaves. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each of 9 hot 1-qt. jars. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 40 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips for Making the Best Pasta Sauce:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce. Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes that are deep red in color and have a sweet, juicy flavor.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavor and gives them a smoky, caramelized taste. If you have time, roast your tomatoes before making your sauce. Simply toss the tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast them in a 400°F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly charred.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add depth and complexity to pasta sauce. Some classic Italian herbs and spices to use include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, fennel seeds, or paprika, to taste.
  • Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering allows the flavors of the tomatoes, herbs, and spices to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer your sauce, the better it will taste. Aim to simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed: Once your sauce is finished simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of cream to balance the flavors.

Conclusion:

Making delicious pasta sauce at home is easy and rewarding. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used on your favorite pasta dishes, pizzas, and other Italian dishes. So next time you're in the kitchen, don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create your own signature pasta sauce.

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