Prego Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
The Prego Spaghetti Sauce Recipe is rich, smooth, and very tasty. It’s one of the easiest sauces to make at home. You can use it for spaghetti, lasagna or even pizza.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Put a saucepan on medium heat. Add olive oil and let it warm.
Cook Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes. They should turn soft and light brown. This gives the sauce a sweet flavor.
Add Tomatoes and Paste
- Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir them well together. The paste makes the sauce thick and creamy.
Add Seasonings
- Add salt, sugar, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir again. The sugar balances the tomato flavor.
Add Water and Simmer
- Add half a cup of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it cook slowly for 20 minutes. Stir sometimes so it does not burn.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Add chopped parsley at the end. It gives color and a fresh taste.
Serve and Enjoy
- Turn off the stove and let it cool for a minute. Your homemade Prego Spaghetti Sauce is ready. Pour it on cooked pasta and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for strong flavor.
- Add a little sugar to cut the sour taste.
- Simmer longer for a deep, rich flavor.
- Add butter at the end for a soft texture.
- Mix cooked ground beef or sausage for a meaty version.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra taste.