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130-Year-Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce

130-Year-Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce for Heartfelt Family Meals

This 130-Year-Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce is a comforting and rich dish that brings families together at the dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes high-quality canned or homemade for best flavor
  • 1 each diced onion sweet and fragrant when sautéed
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) fresh garlic for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh oregano optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil fresh basil optional
  • to taste salt and pepper season to your preference
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) balances acidity of tomatoes

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced onion to the pot and sauté for approximately 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and dried basil, with salt and pepper to taste. If using, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Check the sauce’s consistency. If too thick, add a splash of water and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve by tossing cooked spaghetti in the sauce or ladling sauce over pasta. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This sauce is perfect for reviving family traditions and can be served with a light Caesar salad or garlic bread.

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