Homemade Tomato Sauce
Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce. This quick and easy recipe uses minimal ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry! Simmer slowly to make a thick, flavorful sauce that is perfect for smothering noodles, or using on a pizza.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 3 (28-ounce) cans San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ½ cup diced onion and cook until softened 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced 6 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the 3 (28-ounce) cans San Marzano whole tomatoes2 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoon dried basil, 2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- While cooking the tomatoes will break down, creating a thick sauce. You can use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the tomatoes to create a smoother sauce.
- Serve immediately over noodles, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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