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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
A versatile tomato spaghetti sauce with onion, garlic, fennel, oregano, basil and parsley, simmered until rich.
From YouTube · Jun 6, 2021
A versatile tomato spaghetti sauce with onion, garlic, fennel, oregano, basil and parsley, simmered until rich.
10 min
Prep time
1 hr
Cook time
1 hr 10 min
Total time
About 8 servings
Yield
Ingredients
14 ingredients- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion (minced)
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Method
7 steps- Heat a large pot on the stove over medium high heat.
- Add in olive oil and saute onion in the olive oil for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add in 5 cloves garlic and saute another 30-60 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-4 hours.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until the desired consistency is achieved, leaving it slightly chunky, or making it completely smooth.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Cook the onion until softened before adding the garlic.
- Simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for a deeper flavour.
- Blend only to the texture you prefer, from slightly chunky to smooth.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Immersion blender
Storage
Cool promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
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