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Spicy tomato sauce in a bowl with parmesan cheese on top.

Homemade Spicy Tomato Sauce

This Spicy Tomato Sauce is as simple as it gets but packs in a ton of flavor from just a few ingredients. With it being so simple, each ingredient gets a chance to really shine and bring something to the table. It’s a perfect quick tomato sauce to throw together whenever you need.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (about 3 cups of sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion minced, 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon chopped calabrian chili peppers
  • 24 oz passata
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Warm extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat - add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté until very fragrant, about two minutes.
  • Add the Calabrian chiles and sauté until fragrant, one minute. 
  • Add the tomato passata, salt, and pepper, stir to combine. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes at a simmer to allow the flavors to combine.
  • Serve (add pasta, parmesan cheese, etc.). 

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Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Condiment, Dinner, sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian/American
Keyword: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Sauce, tomato sauce, Tomatoes
Author: Haley