The Best Pasta Sauce Ever Recipe

This incredible pasta sauce recipe is inspired by Tyler Florence's famous Eggplant Parmesan! So good, it earned a 'fabulous!' from a lucky friend who received it as a Christmas gift. Get ready to ditch the jarred stuff – this homemade sauce is bursting with fresh flavor and simmered to perfection. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for your favorite Italian dishes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 204.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Best Pasta Sauce Ever

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How to Make The Best Pasta Sauce Ever

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 2 tablespoons capers.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  5. Add 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

10g

Carbs

6g