Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

It’s nice to have a bit of healthy homemade flair when cooking in the kitchen.  I’ve been trying out different recipes for a good homemade pasta sauce.  So how do you make fresh pasta sauce?  I finally found a good combo of healthy and homemade.  It’s my solution to easy homemade pasta sauce and it’s here for you to try!

 

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce Ingredients

Pasta Choice (I use gluten free Rotini)

4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Large Onion (split for sauce and meat-diced)

8 Garlic Cloves (split for sauce and meat-pressed with garlic press)

1 lb Organic Ground Beef

5 Roma Tomatoes

8 oz Diced Tomatoes

12oz Crushed Tomatoes

Oregano

Thyme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kitchen Gadgets I Used and Recommend:

Garlic Press

Cutting Board

GreenPan Cookware

Sur La Table Wooden Spoons

Ingredient notes for Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Omit the beef if you prefer vegan or vegetarian option

Add protein powder such as Super Greens from yoursuper to get some added protein

Add veggies such as zucchini, broccoli, red or green pepper

Add additional spices to adapt to your liking

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What is a good substitute for marinara sauce?

I’ve made a substitute by combining fresh tomatoes with water and tons of italian spices.  Simmer for 30 minutes so the flavors can combine.

What is the difference between marinara sauce and tomato sauce?

Marinara sauce is thinner in texture and has a simpler flavor.  It’s best for tossing with pasta.

Tomato sauce is usually a more involved process with pureed tomatoes and more spices such as carrots, onion, celery, bay leaf and thicker consistency.

Pasta sauce is usualy mixed with ground meat, sausage or veggies.

Step-by-step instructions for Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

1. Heat the olive oil in medium size pot over medium heat for sauce
2. Add garlic and onion and saute for about 10 minutes and until onions are soft
3. Add fresh Roma tomatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, oregano, fresh basil (I use from my indoor garden), thyme and dash of salt & pepper to pot for sauce.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In separate skillet add garlic, onion and seasoning of choice and brown organic beef
6. Add ground beef to sauce
7. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to let flavors blend

How to Make Homemade Pasta Sauce:

I separate meat and sauce so that if someone doesn’t want meat they have that option.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Let flavors combine before adding too much salt

Sugar can help balance flavors if the sauce gets too acidic

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce Nutritional Info

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Makes about 6 servings

Calories: 283

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Enjoy this fabulous homemade pasta sauce!  It’s wonderful.  Please leave a comment how you like it.

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