Salsa Para Espaguetis Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the can of crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme to the saucepan.
4. Stir to combine the ingredients and bring the sauce to a simmer.
5. Add the sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a little bit of water or chicken broth to thin it out.
8. Once the sauce is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. You can use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender to puree it until smooth.
10. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, you can skip this step.
11. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
12. Your Salsa para Espaguetis is now ready to serve!

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1/2 cup
• Calories: 60
• Total fat: 3g
• Saturated fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 230mg
• Total carbohydrates: 8g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 2g

Tips and Variations

• If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the saucepan.
• You can add some cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, or meatballs to the sauce to make it heartier.
• If you don't have dried herbs on hand, you can use fresh herbs instead.
• You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra flavor.
• If you have leftovers, you can store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion