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Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

This homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and herbs is easy to make! Just cook at a simmer for 1 hour and serve over pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, balances acidity
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the tomatoes for about 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, core, and chop.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender for a smoother sauce, or leave it chunky for texture.
  7. Serve hot over al dente pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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