Classic Pomodoro Sauce
Transform your culinary creations with the timeless charm of **Classic Pomodoro Sauce**—a simple yet flavorful Italian staple crafted with pantry essentials. This homemade sauce recipe highlights the perfect balance of sweet, tangy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, elevated by the rich depth of olive oil. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy sauce offers a chunky texture ideal for pasta, pizza, or any dish in need of authentic Italian flair. With options to customize the sweetness and seasoning, this versatile recipe is as delightful as it is effortless. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal preps, it’s a must-have for your repertoire of go-to sauces!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juices to the saucepan. Break the tomatoes up with a spoon or potato masher to achieve a chunky consistency.
Stir in the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. If you prefer a slightly sweeter sauce, add the optional sugar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and discard the basil leaves before serving.
Serve hot over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3359 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2814 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
