Emergency Pasta Sauce Recipe

Transform your pantry staples into a delicious and surprisingly flavorful pasta sauce! This recipe is perfect for those nights when you're short on time and ingredients. Using ketchup and a blend of dried herbs adds a unique depth of flavor to a simple tomato base. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 46.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Emergency Pasta Sauce 35

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Emergency Pasta Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Emergency Pasta Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Emergency Pasta Sauce

  1. Finely chop the onion.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the ketchup, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in the dried mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Cook your pasta according to package directions.
  7. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and easy pantry-friendly pasta sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)