Crabzilla’s Spicy Chunky Garlicky Spaghetti Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Crabzilla's Spicy Chunky Garlicky Spaghetti Sauce
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion ( roughly chopped )
12 cloves garlic ( finely minced )
4 ounces diced fresh mushrooms ( optional )
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans of progresso crushed tomatoes ( or your fav )
1 can of progresso whole canned tomatoes ( or your fav )
2 cans of rotel tomatoes and green chilies
1 can tomato paste ( I use one with no salt added )
1 cup dry red wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
211
Sugar
9g
Fat
9g
Crabzilla's Spicy Chunky Garlicky Spaghetti Sauce is a hearty and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta lovers. Made with real tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a secret blend of herbs and spices, this sauce is sure to impress your dinner guests. Best served over a bed of freshly cooked spaghetti with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top, this dish is a classic that never gets old.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
3.Add the mushrooms, dried basil, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
4.Add the crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, rotel tomatoes and green chilies, tomato paste, and red wine and stir to combine.
5.Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least an hour to thicken and let the flavors meld together.

PROS

This spaghetti sauce is chock full of chunks of tomato, onion, and garlic for a heartier and more flavorful sauce.

The addition of red wine gives the sauce a rich and complex flavor that is perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.

CONS

This spaghetti sauce takes a bit more time and effort than your average jarred sauce, but the end result is well worth it.

The sauce is also quite spicy, so adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired spice level.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and heart disease.
Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, and may also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
The red wine in this recipe contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that has been linked to various health benefits including reduced inflammation and improved heart health.

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