Savory Italian Tomato Sauce That Transforms Any Meal

Discover the secret to authentic Italian flavors with this homemade Italian Tomato Sauce recipe, perfect for various dishes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce Base

2 pounds fresh tomatoes or 28 ounces canned tomatoes
1 medium onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced

For Cooking

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

For Flavor Enhancement

1 teaspoon dried oregano
optional tomato paste for thicker sauce
optional sugar to balance acidity
to taste fresh basil added at the end

Equipment

Skillet
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Tomato Sauce

Prep tomatoes by washing and hulling fresh tomatoes, then chop them coarsely, or crush canned tomatoes.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
Stir in prepared tomatoes and optional tomato paste, mixing well.
Lower heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and add fresh basil just before finishing.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, letting it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

This sauce is versatile and can be prepared ahead for extra flavor. It's ideal for freezing or storing in the fridge.

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