Authentic Homemade Tomato Sauce: Easy Recipe for Pasta Lovers
A delicious and easy recipe for authentic homemade tomato sauce, perfect for pasta lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer sauce on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasonings if needed and serve over pasta garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Authentic Homemade Tomato Sauce for Pasta