Spicy Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Pasta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive oil; 1 Red onion (Large diced); 3 Teaspoons Minced garlic; 1 Carrot (diced); 2 Tablespoons Dried oregano; 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 Teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 1/2 Teaspoon Ground black pepper; 1/4 Teaspoon Chili flakes; 800 Grams Plum tomatoes (2 tins); 2 Tablespoons Tomato puree; 250 Milliliters Water

Fresh is best! Make your own spicy pasta sauce with this simple recipe. The secret to weeknight dinner wins.

Published: July 3, 2024 · Modified: July 3, 2024 by Jennifer Ryan

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Spicy Pasta Sauce Recipe

Jennifer Ryan

Level up your pasta night! Our delicious spicy pasta sauce recipe is bursting with flavor. Say goodbye to jarred sauce!

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Tiempo de Prep 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Sauce, Vegan

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Red onion Large diced
3 Teaspoons Minced garlic
1 Carrot diced
2 Tablespoons Dried oregano
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground black pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Chili flakes
800 Grams Plum tomatoes 2 tins
2 Tablespoons Tomato puree
250 Milliliters Water

Instructions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan.
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
Add the diced red onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
1 Red onion
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3 Teaspoons Minced garlic
Add the diced carrot and cook for another 3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
1 Carrot
Add the dried oregano, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for 30 seconds, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
2 Tablespoons Dried oregano, 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 Teaspoon Sugar, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Ground black pepper, 1/4 Teaspoon Chili flakes
Pour in the canned plum tomatoes, breaking them up with a spatula or spoon as you add them.
800 Grams Plum tomatoes
Stir in the tomato puree and water.
2 Tablespoons Tomato puree, 250 Milliliters Water
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Once the sauce is cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until your desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Depending on your preference, you may want to add a pinch more salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to your desired spice level.
For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream after blending.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 256mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2930IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg

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