Gordon Ramsay–Inspired Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This Gordon Ramsay-inspired spaghetti sauce is rich, savory, and deeply flavorful — made with simple ingredients, slow-simmered for bold flavor in under 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes or 3 cups passata
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Handful fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil, sauté onion and carrot 5–7 mins. Add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 min. Add wine, simmer 2–3 mins.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, chili flakes. Simmer 20–30 mins.
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in butter and basil. Season to taste.
- Toss with hot cooked spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- Sauce can be made 3–5 days ahead or frozen up to 3 months.
- Blend if you prefer a smooth consistency.
- Add sautéed beef or sausage for meat sauce variation.