Spaghetti Sauce with Caramelized Garlic and Onions
This rich spaghetti sauce has caramelized onions and garlic, making it unique and delicious.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz dried spaghetti 3 ounces of dried spaghetti per person.
- 8-10 cloves garlic peeled
- 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 5 tbsp light olive oil
- 2 onions 2 medium to large-sized onions peeled and thinly sliced.
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp dried pepper flakes Optional
- 3 tbsp brown sugar adjust to taste
- salt and pepper Adjust to taste
- grated parmesan Add grated parmesan when serving.
- fresh basil Add chopped basil when serving.
Instructions
Roasted Garlic
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the peeled garlic cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil and bring up the sides to create a flat bowl. Place it on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Caramelize Onions
- Heat 3-4 tablespoons olive oil In a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. If the onions stick to the pan, you can add a splash of water to deglaze.
Prepare Sauce
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the roasted garlic cloves to the onions and mash them with a fork. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), brown sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the sauce. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Add an extra tablespoon or two of light olive oil for richness,Let the sauce simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Spaghetti
- I would prepare the spaghetti while the eggplant parmesan is baking. Make spaghetti according to package.
- Serve the spaghetti topped with sauce and eggplant parmesan. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg