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This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes is one of the best ways to use ripe garden tomatoes. It is thick, hearty, and filled with onions, mushrooms, garlic, fresh herbs, and plenty of rich tomato flavor. Serve it over spaghetti, use it in lasagna, or make a double batch to freeze for an easy dinner later.
5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“My husband said it was the best pasta sauce I have ever made. The depth of flavor and simplicity was similar to what we experienced in Italy. It will be my go to recipe from now on.” – LuAnne
“By far the best sauce I’ve ever made. The soy sauce in the mushrooms adds a deep richness. You will never regret making this.” – Carolyn
“Absolutely love this recipe! 2nd time I’ve made it this summer, with the abundance of tomatoes my garden has produced. Thank You! This recipe is definitely a keeper.” – Cheryl
Why I Love This Sauce
I have been making homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes for years, especially when our garden tomatoes are coming on faster than we can eat them. The flavor is so much fresher than sauce from a jar, and I love being able to adjust the texture and seasonings as it cooks.
The mushrooms give the sauce a hearty texture, and my little trick of adding soy sauce to the mushrooms brings out a rich, savory flavor without making the sauce taste like soy sauce. Fresh basil, oregano, garlic, and slowly simmered tomatoes finish it off. It takes a little longer than opening a jar, but most of that time is hands-off simmering, and the flavor is well worth it.
This sauce is also very flexible. You can keep it meatless, add ground beef or sausage, leave it chunky, blend it smooth, or roast the tomatoes first for even more concentrated flavor.
🩷 Erica
Table of Contents
- 5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Why I Love This Sauce
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
- Make It a Meat Sauce
- How to Make Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
- Best Tomatoes to Use
- Roasting Fresh Tomatoes
- No Fresh Tomatoes? No Problem!
- Recipe Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Troubleshooting
- Make Ahead and Storage
- Pairing Ideas
- More Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes
- Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fresh tomatoes: Ripe garden tomatoes give this sauce its fresh flavor, but good-quality canned tomatoes will also work when tomatoes are not in season.
- Olive oil: Used to soften the onion and mushrooms and create the flavorful base of the sauce.
- Onion: A chopped yellow, white, or sweet onion adds a mild sweetness and savory flavor.
- Mushrooms: Fresh chopped mushrooms give the meatless sauce a hearty texture and rich flavor.
- Soy sauce: A small amount brings out the savory flavor of the mushrooms without making the finished sauce taste like soy sauce.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds the best flavor, but jarred minced garlic can be used when needed.
- Fresh herbs: Fresh basil and oregano give the sauce a bright, garden-fresh flavor.
- Brown sugar: Start with a small amount and add more only if the tomatoes taste especially acidic.
- Salt and pepper: Add these gradually and taste the sauce as it simmers.
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
This fresh tomato spaghetti sauce is easy to adjust based on what you have in the garden or refrigerator.
- Bell peppers: Add chopped red, yellow, or green bell peppers with the onion.
- Carrots: Finely grated carrots add natural sweetness and help give the sauce more body.
- Zucchini: Stir in finely chopped zucchini for more vegetables and a chunkier sauce.
- Red pepper flakes: Add a pinch for a little heat.
- Red wine: Pour in a splash after sautéing the vegetables and let it simmer for a few minutes before adding the tomatoes.
- Tomato paste: Add one tablespoon at a time when you want a thicker or more concentrated sauce.
- Fresh parsley: Add chopped parsley with the basil or sprinkle it over the sauce before serving.
- Dried herbs: Substitute dried basil and oregano when fresh herbs are not available. Because dried herbs are more concentrated, use a smaller amount.
- No mushrooms: Leave them out or replace them with finely chopped bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.
- Gluten-free option: Replace regular soy sauce with certified gluten-free tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Vegetarian option: Keep the sauce as written and check that your soy sauce is vegetarian.
Make It a Meat Sauce
You can easily turn this into a hearty spaghetti meat sauce.
Brown about one pound of ground beef, ground pork, Italian sausage, ground turkey, or a mixture of meats. You can cook the meat with the onion or brown it separately and drain any extra grease before adding it to the sauce.
Continue with the recipe as written and let the meat simmer with the tomatoes and seasonings. The longer simmering time helps the meat flavor blend into the sauce.
You can also add cooked meatballs, shredded beef short ribs, or sliced Italian sausage. For another option, try our homemade meat sauce.
How to Make Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
- Blanch the tomatoes. Cut a shallow X in the bottom of each tomato. Lower a few tomatoes at a time into boiling water and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the skins begin to loosen. Transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water.
- Peel and crush the tomatoes. Remove the skins and tough stem areas, then cut the tomatoes into quarters. Pulse them a few times in a food processor or blender until they look like crushed tomatoes. Do not completely purée them unless you want a smooth sauce.
- Cook the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and garlic, then cook just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the sauce. Cook uncovered for at least one hour, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot. For a deeper flavor, simmer it longer. When simmering for more than two hours, cover the pot during the first hour, then uncover it so the sauce can reduce.
- Taste and serve. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, sugar, or herbs as needed. Serve over hot pasta or use it in your favorite pasta recipe.
Best Tomatoes to Use
The best tomatoes for spaghetti sauce are ripe, flavorful tomatoes with plenty of flesh and not too much water.
- Roma or plum tomatoes are my first choice because they are meaty, have fewer seeds, and cook into a naturally thick sauce. Fresh San Marzano-style tomatoes are another good option when you can find them.
- Heirloom tomatoes add wonderful flavor, but some varieties contain more liquid. They may need a longer simmering time.
- Beefsteak tomatoes work well, especially when they are fully ripe, but they are usually juicier than Roma tomatoes. Combining them with paste tomatoes gives the sauce a good balance of flavor and texture.
- Cherry and grape tomatoes are naturally sweet and can be added to other tomato varieties. They are especially good when roasted first.
I often use a mixture of whatever ripe tomatoes are coming out of the garden. Tomato size and water content can vary quite a bit, so let the consistency of the sauce guide your cooking time.
For help growing your own tomatoes, take a look at our tips and tricks for growing tomatoes.
Roasting Fresh Tomatoes
Roasting the tomatoes first is optional, but it concentrates their flavor and brings out their natural sweetness. This is especially helpful when your tomatoes are juicy or a little less flavorful.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the tomatoes in half. Scoop out some of the loose seeds and gel, then place the tomatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Roast until the skins blister and the edges begin to brown, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size and variety of the tomatoes.
- Pour any liquid from the baking sheet through a strainer and save it.
- Let the tomatoes cool enough to handle, then pull off the loosened skins.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and strained juices to the sauce pot and continue with the recipe.
Small cherry or grape tomatoes can be roasted with chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and a little olive oil. Their skins are thin enough that you can usually blend everything together without peeling them.
No Fresh Tomatoes? No Problem!
Home-grown tomatoes are delicious in this recipe but fresh, garden tomatoes can be hard to come by year-round. Whenever we can’t use fresh tomatoes, we always use DOP San Marzano Tomatoes. They are THE best alternative to homegrown tomatoes. We even use San Marzano tomatoes before resorting to store-bought tomatoes. For this recipe we use two 28oz. cans of tomatoes. We prefer using whole tomatoes as opposed to crushed tomatoes (most DOP tomato brands only come with whole tomatoes) and simply mash them with a potato masher as the sauce cooks down.
Recipe Tips
- Use a wide, heavy pot. A wider surface helps moisture evaporate so the sauce thickens more quickly.
- Choose very ripe tomatoes. Underripe tomatoes can make the sauce taste sour or flat.
- Do not overprocess the tomatoes. A few quick pulses will give you the texture of crushed tomatoes without turning them into juice.
- Cook the garlic briefly. Garlic can become bitter when burned, so add it after the onion and mushrooms have softened.
- Keep the heat low. The sauce should gently bubble rather than boil rapidly.
- Stir more often as the sauce thickens. Thick tomato sauce can stick and scorch on the bottom of the pot.
- Wait before adding all the sugar. Taste the tomatoes first, then begin with the smaller amount and add more only when needed.
- Salt gradually. Soy sauce already contains salt, so taste the sauce before adding the full amount.
- Blend for a smoother sauce. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot, or carefully blend part of the sauce and stir it back in.
- Add pasta water when serving. A small splash of starchy pasta water can help the sauce coat the noodles.
- Make a double batch. This sauce freezes well and makes an easy base for future pasta dinners, lasagna, and sandwiches.
Frequently Asked Questions
The soy sauce is added to the mushrooms rather than directly to the finished sauce. It brings out their deep, savory flavor, similar to the way I prepare sautéed mushrooms. The finished sauce should not taste like soy sauce. You can use low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free tamari, or leave it out.
Simmer the sauce uncovered so excess water can evaporate. A wide pot will help it reduce more quickly. You can also add tomato paste one tablespoon at a time or blend part of the sauce with an immersion blender. Remember that the sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Peeling the tomatoes gives the sauce a smoother texture, but it is not required. You can leave the skins on if you do not mind a more rustic texture. Blend the tomatoes well if you are keeping the skins.
No. I remove the rough stem area, but I do not usually remove all the seeds. You can scoop them out if you prefer a smoother sauce or if your tomatoes contain a lot of watery seed gel.
Yes. Sauté the onion, mushrooms, garlic, and soy sauce on the stovetop first. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Leave the lid slightly cracked during the last hour if the sauce needs to thicken.
This particular recipe has not been tested for safe home canning, and it contains low-acid ingredients such as onions and mushrooms. Do not use it as a canning recipe. Use our tested canned spaghetti sauce recipe when you want shelf-stable sauce.
The final amount depends on how juicy the tomatoes are and how long you reduce the sauce. It generally makes about 5 to 7 cups, or approximately six 1-cup servings.
Yes. Fully ripe tomatoes may not need much added sugar. You can also add finely grated carrot with the onion for natural sweetness or add a splash of red wine. Taste the finished sauce before deciding whether it needs any sugar.
Yes. Granulated sugar will balance the acidity, but brown sugar adds a slightly deeper flavor. Begin with a small amount of either one and add more only as needed.
Marinara is usually a simpler tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Spaghetti sauce is a broader term and may include onions, mushrooms, vegetables, meat, or additional seasonings. This recipe is heartier than a basic marinara but can still be used anywhere you would normally use pasta sauce.
Yes. Add a splash of dry red wine after the onion and mushrooms have cooked. Let it simmer for two or three minutes before adding the tomatoes so the flavor has time to concentrate.
Troubleshooting
- The sauce is too thin: Continue simmering it uncovered. You can also add tomato paste one tablespoon at a time or blend some of the tomatoes into the sauce.
- The sauce is too thick: Stir in a small amount of water, broth, reserved tomato juice, or pasta cooking water until it reaches the consistency you like.
- The sauce tastes too acidic: Let it simmer longer, then add a small amount of brown sugar or finely grated carrot. Add only a little at a time and taste after each addition.
- The sauce is too sweet: Add more tomatoes, a pinch of salt, or a small splash of red wine or red wine vinegar to bring the flavors back into balance.
- The sauce tastes bland: It may need more salt, garlic, oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes. Tomatoes can vary greatly in flavor, so taste and adjust as the sauce cooks.
- The sauce is too salty: Add more unsalted tomatoes or a little water. Avoid adding more salt or soy sauce until the sauce has reduced.
- The sauce is sticking to the pot: Reduce the heat and stir more frequently. A heavy-bottomed pot will distribute the heat more evenly and help prevent scorching.
- The vegetables are too chunky: Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until it reaches the texture you want.
Make Ahead and Storage
This sauce is a great make-ahead recipe because the flavor gets even better after the ingredients have had time to sit together.
Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To freeze the sauce, cool it completely in the refrigerator first. Transfer it to freezer-safe containers, glass jars, or resealable freezer bags. Leave room at the top of rigid containers and jars because the sauce will expand as it freezes.
Freezer bags can be laid flat until frozen and then stacked to save space. The sauce can be frozen for up to six months, although the flavor and texture are best within the first three months.
Thaw frozen sauce overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if it has become too thick.
Pairing Ideas
Serve this Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes over spaghetti with Olive Garden Salad, Loaded Cheesy Garlic Bread, or Oven Roasted Green Beans. You can also use it to make Meatball Sub Sandwiches or Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches.
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This fresh tomato spaghetti sauce is one of my favorite ways to use ripe garden tomatoes. Give it a try, then leave a comment and a rating below to let me know how you served it or what vegetables you added. 🍅🍝
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 12-14 tomatoes, (fresh, garden tomatoes work best- appx. 6-8 lbs. You can also use two 28oz. cans of San Marzano tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, fresh, chopped
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce, (see notes above)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 10-12 basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano, finely chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar, (start with 1 tablespoon, taste, and add more as you go along as needed)
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper, (or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water. Cut a shallow X in the bottom of each tomato. Place a few tomatoes at a time in the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the skins begin to loosen.
- Immediately transfer them to the ice water. Peel the tomatoes and remove the tough stem areas. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and place them in a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times until they reach the consistency of crushed tomatoes. Do not overprocess. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for at least one hour, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot. Taste and add more brown sugar, salt, or pepper as needed. When simmering for two hours or longer, cover the pot during the first hour, then uncover it and continue cooking until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
- Taste once more and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot over cooked pasta or use in your favorite pasta dish.
Notes
- Tomato size, sweetness, and water content vary, so adjust the simmering time and seasonings as needed.
- For a chunky sauce, pulse the tomatoes only a few times and coarsely chop the vegetables.
- For a smooth sauce, blend the finished sauce with an immersion blender.
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer it uncovered longer or add tomato paste one tablespoon at a time.
- To make meat sauce, brown one pound of ground beef or sausage with the onion, drain any excess grease, and continue with the recipe.
- Two 28-ounce cans of whole or crushed tomatoes can be substituted for fresh tomatoes.
- For the slow cooker, sauté the vegetables first, then cook the sauce on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- This recipe has not been tested for home canning. Use a tested canning recipe when making shelf-stable sauce.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days or freeze in airtight containers for up to six months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Does the texture if the mushrooms change when you freeze?
If you are worried about getting a weird texture, you could always just chop the mushrooms really small. That way you get the flavor without the texture. Hope this helps!
Making this now and it smells amazing! I added beef and roasted red peppers. I also used the entire tomato and blended it raw in the vitamin first. Cut back on tons of time. Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea to use the entire tomato! So glad you liked this recipe, thanks for coming back to let us know!
Delicious! It tastes so fresh. I also had a much longer prep time than 15minutes, but maybe I’m just slow. Nevertheless, I’m definitely making this again!
So glad you liked this recipe Kimberly! Sorry the prep took so long! What part did you find was the most time consuming? Trying to figure out how I can adjust the time to make the prep time more accurate. Thanks for the 5-stars!
Hi hopeing to make this sauce tomorrow,l have plenty of ripe small plumb tomatoes 🍅 do I
Still need to skin them?
Skinning them is totally a personal choice. Skins will soften if you decide to keep them on, I just like them skinless. I have used cherry tomatoes (well, Sun Golds) in this recipe with skins on and it is AMAZING– the skins are so thin you don’t even notice them. If you are fine with cooking the skins, I would say go for it!
This sauce is delicious!
Thank you! 😀 So glad you liked it!
I used this recipe and followed it to a T, ended up with tomatoe soup. It was very time consuming and VERY frustrating to end up with something that went in the garbage. Wasted home grown tomatoes 😡!
Hi Lydia- my guess is that the sauce didn’t reduce enough. You can simmer it as long as you need until it reduces. I am so sad to hear it went in the trash! It probably just needed more time or a little extra tomato paste.
I am assuming the recipe is calling for fresh herbs? Can you use dried herbs in this recipe?
Yes and yes. Fresh or dried herbs will work just fine! You can just add the herbs to taste and you will be totally fine. Hope this helps!
This sounds delicious! Do you mince/chop the garlic cloves or use them whole?
Hi Jen– you will want to mince the garlic. Hope this helps!
Can this sauce be canned
You will want to keep an eye out for acidity levels when canning. However, we actually have a canned spaghetti sauce recipe right here that is just as delicious! https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/canned-spaghetti-sauce/
Excellent sauce! I followed the recipe with a couple of exceptions – I added fried mushrooms and ground beef after the sauce had simmered for a couple hours. I also simmered for about 3 1/2 hours, as it was too thin after even 2 hours. This sauce has great flavor.
So glad you liked it. Definitely the longer you simmer it the thicker (and better) it will be. Glad you kept simmering! Thanks for the 5-stars, Sam!
I just made this and it turned out great. It’s a very nice thick sauce. I didn’t use the soy sauce or mushrooms and I removed the seeds from the tomatoes. It will be perfect for my homemade meatballs! It’s a keeper, thank you!
so glad you liked this recipe, even with the omissions! Adding meatballs will definitely give it that “meaty” taste that makes this sauce so good. Thanks for the 5-stars!
Had to add tomato paste
I was wondering about the seeds…I left them in, there are a LOT! But sauce tastes great
I love this sauce. I tried 2 others that we’re just ok, but this one was perfect for me. I have had a double batch simmering for about 4 hours and will do it tomorrow too. My husband is obsessed with putting wine in sauce and wants to add some. Have you tried that? I’m wary of ruining the perfect mix of flavors.
Hi Emily- so glad you liked this recipe! A little bit of cooking wine won’t hurt at all, you can throw it in with the mushrooms and it will probably be delicious. I wouldn’t overdo it but a few Tbsp. of cooking wine won’t hurt at all. Hope this helps!
I’m trying this recipe today and was hoping you could tell me app. How many cups of fresh tomatoes I’m looking for?, my tomatoes. Are very sizes. Thank yu
An average sized tomato can range anywhere between 3/4 c. and 1 c. IF it were me, I would just round up for sake of ease. So I would say 12-14 cups of tomatoes. Hope this helps!
Thank you for specifying that it’s 12-14 CUPS of tomatoes. I was looking at the recipe thinking there was no way my 12-14 tomatoes were going to equal 8-10 lbs LOL. This was exactly the comment I was looking for to clarify 🙂
Glad it helped! Sorry if it was confusing in the post!
Amazing! I used a mix of Roma’s and celebrities and fresh herbs. Delish! Question: if I do not want it as thick… May I add water? Also has anyone tried canning this yet?
Hi Brittany- I wouldn’t add water, I would just simmer it for less time. It will be pretty watery if you don’t let it simmer as long. Hope this helps!
Just made this recipe it is now simmering, I will simmer at least 5 hours and let you know how it turns out ..rachel
I’m excited to hear how you like it! A 5-hour simmer will be perfect! Yum!
I just got mine put together and it is simmering on the stove. My husband came home for lunch and when he walked in he immediately said how great the house smelled. I plan on letting it simmer for several hours and will probably not have it until tomorrow night (I think sauces always are better the next day)
Oh man, if he thinks it SMELLS good, I can’t wait for him to TASTE it!
This is wonderful sauce! I let my tomatoes drain a bit, similar to what I do for salsa, and used red bell pepper in place of mushrooms. My family is asking for more! I plan to can some to enjoy this winter.
So glad you like this recipe! Great idea adding some red bell pepper. You can definitely add more vegetables to the sauce to bulk it up. We have added carrot before, too, and it is wonderful!
This spaghetti sauce was so good! We had a good crop of tomatoes this year and were looking for other ways to use them. I came across this recipe and gave it a try. Very easy, and we had all the ingredients at home already. I did let it simmer for the 2 hours recommended, and it turned out great!!
So glad you liked it! Simmering it down is key. It makes all the flavors combine beautifully. Thanks so much for the 5-stars!
The whole family loved the recipe! I also added chopped carrots and bell peppers! Amazing, Amazing, amazing! I allowed the sauce to simmer for 1hr 45ish mins and turned out just fine! Thank you so much for sharing! This is the only way I’ll eat spaghetti now…from now on.
Yay!!! I am so glad that you liked this recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for the 5-stars!
Excellent recipe. Hard to believe there’s no beef in the ingredients. My only complaint is that the
15 min. prep time is way off. It took me at least 30 min. to blanch, peel, core and quarter the tomatoes, and I still had to chop the onion, mushrooms and basil. I think a 45 min. prep time is more realistic.
Hi Belle– thank you so much for letting me know how long it took you to do this recipe. I will re-evaluate the time and make some changes. Thanks for the 5-stars! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
You can always add browned ground beef or sausage after the sauce has been made. Keep some separate for vegetarians, though!
Absolutely! That would be delicious!
My family looved it!!
So easy to make and remember Ingrid’s.
I love this recipe!!! It is a keeper! I used fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs from my garden and doubled the recipe. I was so impressed I did it again the next day so I would have plenty to freeze. I let it simmer uncovered for several hours to reduce the liquid. Perfect. My hunt for the perfect sauce is over with.
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment! We are so excited that your hunt for the perfect sauce ended with us! Thank you! 😀
I was thinking of putting it in the crockpot for about 4 hours. On low with lid on. Do you think that would be to long , would it thinkin up that way also.
That should actually work nicely! That’s a great idea!
Do you have to remove the seeds???
I’m doing mine in a crockpot. Question – do you saute the garlic listed in ingredients? Not mentioned in recipe to even add it.
Oops the recipe instructions DO say add garlic to onions sautéing. My bad. Thank you. ,
Loved this great way to use my end of the season tomatoes only problem I had was too much soy sauce ..next time I will add more mushrooms
I made this Sunday and it was so amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thanks for the 5-stars Jennifer! We are so glad you liked it!
Outstanding. I used less salt. So fresh tasting and soy sauce adds depth! Will make often
So glad you liked this spaghetti sauce! Thanks so much for the 5-stars and the nice comment 😀
How much does this recipe make?
It makes about 6-8 servings depending on your serving sizes. Hope this helps!
I’ve been making this for about a year and half now. This has become me and my husband’s favorite meal to make. It’s delicious and better than anything you can get at a restaurant around where we live. Love, love, love l!
I really enjoyed this recipe and will be making it again, I didn’t use brown sugar and I found that half a carrot grated into the sauteed onions adds more than enough sweetness
Great idea! Awesome way to cut out sugar without having to cut out the sweetness. Thank you for sharing!
Can you freeze this sauce
Yes! It freezes great!