Baked Pasta Sauce Recipe

Elevate your pasta night with this incredible Baked Pasta Sauce! Baking the sauce creates a depth of flavor you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy the irresistible combination of sweet tomatoes, savory salami (or your favorite cured meat!), and perfectly crunchy breadcrumbs. This recipe is easy to customize and ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 295.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Pasta Sauce

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How to Make Baked Pasta Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In an oven-safe dish, combine 28 ounces (794g) crushed tomatoes, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 4 ounces (113g) salami (or ham/pancetta), 1/4 cup (6g) fresh basil (chopped), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup (60g) breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup (60g) grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomato mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta. Avoid stirring to maintain the crunchy topping!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

24g

Carbs

7g