Tomato sauce is a ubiquitous element of Italian cuisine and a fundamental component of numerous pasta dishes, with spaghetti being one of the most popular. The ideal tomato sauce for spaghetti should strike a harmonious balance between flavors, textures, and ingredients. It should possess a vibrant red hue, a velvety consistency, and a tantalizing aroma that awakens the senses. The key to crafting the perfect tomato sauce lies in the selection of high-quality ingredients, meticulous preparation techniques, and an understanding of the delicate interplay of flavors. This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of creating the ultimate tomato sauce for spaghetti, ensuring that your culinary creation becomes a cherished family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. Add cheese to taste, then check the seasoning. Stir in the pasta and thin with a little pasta water if needed. Add the chopped basil and serve immediately.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF
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
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
CLASSIC TOMATO SPAGHETTI
A great introduction to pasta for kids - loads of fun to eat, and a brilliant base for adding all kinds of other fresh ingredients.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Cheap & cheerful Dinner Party Father's day Italian Tomato Cheap & cheerful Lunch & dinner recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick the basil leaves onto a chopping board (reserving a few baby leaves to garnish), then roughly chop the remaining leaves and finely chop the stalks.
- Peel and finely slice the onion and garlic. If using fresh, cut the tomatoes in half, then roughly chop them or carefully open the tins of tomatoes.
- Put a saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onion, then cook for around 7 minutes, or until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic and basil stalks for a few minutes, then add the fresh or tinned tomatoes and the vinegar.
- Season with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper, then continue cooking for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped basil leaves, then reduce to low and leave to tick away. Meanwhile...
- Carefully fill a large pot three-quarters of the way up with boiling water, add a tiny pinch of salt and bring back to the boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions - you want to cook your pasta until it is al dente. This translates as 'to the tooth' and means that it should be soft enough to eat, but still have a bit of a bite and firmness to it. Use the timings on the packet instructions as a guide, but try some just before the time is up to make sure it's perfectly cooked.
- Once the pasta is done, ladle out and reserve a cup of the cooking water and keep it to one side, then drain in a colander over the sink and tip the spaghetti back into the pot.
- Stir the spaghetti into the sauce, adding a splash of the pasta water to loosen, if needed.
- Serve with the reserved basil leaves sprinkled over the top and use a microplane to finely grate the Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 3.3 g fat, SaturatedFat 0.9 g saturated fat, Protein 13.1 g protein, Carbohydrate 62.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 10.1 g sugar, Sodium 0.2 g salt, Fiber 11.1 g fibre
EASY SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This is an easy and delicious recipe for a meaty spaghetti sauce with a homemade taste.
Provided by SAMMYE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
- In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1001.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
CHEF JOHN'S TOMATO SAUCE
This is one of my most requested food wishes, my all-purpose basic tomato sauce. Whenever I make a meat sauce, this is my base. You can only stir this with a wooden spoon, otherwise it's bad luck.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place olive oil, onion, celery, and a pinch of salt into a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix garlic into onion mixture and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
- Pour tomatoes and their juice into a large mixing bowl and use your hands to crush the tomatoes until they look pureed.
- Mix sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, anchovy paste, white wine vinegar, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture. Raise heat to medium and cook just until liquid has evaporated. Stir in tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Pour in San Marzano tomatoes and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water as the sauce cooks down. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, white wine, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup (235 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan (it should be large enough to toss the pasta in). Add garlic and tomatoes, and stir until well-incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook tomatoes down for 5 minutes until they soften and release some of their juices.
- Then add the wine and allow that to reduce for 5-10 minutes until you're left with a syrupy sauce.
- Add the pasta to your sauce, along with a splash of pasta water and toss to coat it for about 1-2 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking and absorbs the flavor of the sauce.
- Add the parmesan and basil. Add another small splash of pasta water, if needed. Toss until the cheese is melted down and you're left with a smooth sauce.
- Gradually add small amounts of pasta water, as needed, until the sauce reaches your desired smoothness.
- Top off with extra parmesan and basil and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams
SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Made with fresh tomatoes! Wonderful taste. Serve over spaghetti noodles and add grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
Provided by Susan Bryan Willingham
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic powder; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Making your own tomato sauce is ridiculously easy, and there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta with classic sauce.
Provided by Katie Workman
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, until you can really smell the garlic, and it starts to turn golden. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using (you can also add those to portions of the sauce at the end for those who like it hot). Bring to a simmer, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes (it can simmer for much longer, if you want; it will just get even richer and more concentrated). Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add a couple tablespoons of salt, and allow the water to return to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and pour about half the sauce over, more of less according to how saucy you like it, stirring to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl or serve into individual bowls, topping each portion with Parmesan, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes as desired (or pass the toppings in small bowls at the table).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPAGHETTI SAUCE MADE USING TOMATO SAUCE
Transform 2 cans of tomato sauce (plus a few spices) into a delicious, savory spaghetti sauce that'll fill all the bellies around your table tonight! Pasta sauce has never been easier or more affordable.
Provided by Megan Porta
Categories Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Pour over cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1696 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture the neighbors. It even tastes wonderful the next day, when the flavors have really melded. -Vera Schulze, Holbrook, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Stir 1/4 cup basil and, if desired, sugar into sauce. Serve over spaghetti. Top with cheese and additional basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
AUTHENTIC (QUICK) ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA
NOTE: To enjoy with pasta as soon as the sauce is ready, put a large pot of salted water on the cooktop over high heat and cook the pasta (I prefer De Cecco) as directed (if you are using egg or a very quick cooking pasta, do this about half-way through these directions).
Provided by Christina Conte
Categories Main Courses
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the oil into a large saute pan (not a deep pot) over medium high heat. Crush the garlic and add it to the oil (if you want a spicy sauce, you can add some hot pepper, fresh or flakes, at this point). Saute the garlic until it just starts to brown, then add the parsley.
- Turn the heat up to high. Now add the tomatoes, and quickly cover with the lid for about 30 seconds, until the squirting subsides. Stir with a wooden spoon and lower the heat a little. It is important that this sauce is cooked at a fast simmer, as it is cooked briefly.
- Add the salt and continue to simmer at a fast pace, and stir often.
- The sauce will thicken quickly, so do not overcook it, and have it become too thick; about 5 to 7 minutes should be sufficient.
- Taste the sauce, if it doesn't taste delicious, it probably just needs a little more salt. Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil (I tear mine into pieces). Also, unless absolutely necessary, do not wash your basil. Wipe it with a damp paper towel instead, so the water doesn't ruin the flavor and aroma.
- Add sauce to the drained pasta (save some pasta water to add back into the pasta in case it's too dry), and enjoy immediately with some freshly grated authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and/or pepper.
- Also, if you've been plating pasta in a bowl, then topping it with sauce, this is American-style. If you want to serve it the way they do in Italy, mix the sauce in and then plate it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4, Sodium 498 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
SIMPLE SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This basic pasta dish can be transformed by adding extras like cooked bacon, shrimp or even a few handfuls of baby spinach to the sauce. We like canned San Marzano plum tomatoes because they are slightly sweeter and less acidic than other varieties.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the oil heats up and the garlic just starts to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes; rinse the can with about 1 cup of water, and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil, raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to package directions; strain well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and stir to coat. Serve with Parmesan if desired.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes have a deeper red color and a sweeter taste. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season.
- Roast your tomatoes before making the sauce. Roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavor and gives the sauce a richer, more complex flavor.
- Add some garlic and onion to the sauce. Garlic and onion are classic Italian flavors that complement tomatoes perfectly.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, penne, and macaroni are all great choices.
- Top the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Tomato sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a staple of Italian cuisine and is enjoyed by people all over the world. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious tomato sauce at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, try making a tomato sauce for spaghetti. You won't be disappointed!
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