Jun 09 2026
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Only Recipe

Inspired by DeLuca's Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Choice of meat or marinara.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasonings

Optional Meat Addition

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Sautéing Vegetables

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Adding Onion and Garlic

    Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Adding Tomatoes

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Stir until well combined.

Seasoning the Sauce

  1. 4

    Adding Spices

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture.

  2. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Optional Meat Addition

  1. 6

    Cooking the Meat

    If using ground beef or Italian sausage, in a separate pan, cook the meat over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 7

    Combining with Sauce

    Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cooked meat into the sauce. Allow it to simmer together for an additional 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

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