Easy Spaghetti Sauce | Thick and Meaty Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Chop onion and garlic.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add salted boiling water for the spaghetti.

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for 10-11 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.

Turn off the stove after cooking the spaghetti and drain it.

In a large stock pot, add 2 cans of tomato sauce and 1 can of tomato paste.

Add 1 can of petite diced tomatoes with juice to the stock pot.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of pepper.

Turn the stove back on to just below high and stir to bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

If you prefer a thinner sauce, add another can of sauce and adjust the heat as necessary.

Move the pot to the back burner on medium-low heat, keeping an eye on it to ensure it bubbles.

Optionally, place a lid halfway on the pot to reduce splatter.

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