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