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Fazoli's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Fazoli's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This copycat Fazoli's spaghetti sauce uses three tomato products, Italian herbs, and a touch of sugar to nail that bright, slightly sweet restaurant flavor. Ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth, or water
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, + more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes , optional

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced 1 medium yellow onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until soft and translucent. Do not brown.
  • Add minced 5 cloves garlic and cook for 60–90 seconds until fragrant. Watch closely—burning garlic will make the sauce bitter.
  • Stir in 6 oz tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes 15 oz tomato sauce and ½ cup chicken broth. Stir until everything is smooth and well combined.
  • Add 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1½ tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano p½ tsp dried parsley, ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder, 1 bay leaf 1 tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Mix well to distribute flavors evenly.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat. Cover slightly and simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in 1 tsp red wine vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning. Blend briefly if you prefer a smoother sauce. Add 1 tsp red pepper flakes .
  • Toss with spaghetti, use as a dipping sauce, or let cool completely for storage.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 849IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg