Easy but Super Good Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight meals with this 'Easy but Super Good Tomato Sauce,' a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, and dried oregano, this sauce gets a burst of freshness from aromatic basil leaves added at the end. Perfectly balanced with a subtle hint of sugar to tame acidity, it’s a go-to for pasta, pizza, or dipping crusty bread. With its rich, garlicky aroma and velvety texture, this versatile tomato sauce is the ultimate cooking companion—quick, effortless, and utterly delicious. Perfect for home cooks seeking an easy, homemade tomato sauce recipe with a touch of gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar (optional, for balancing acidity)
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 6 whole Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let it brown, as this will make the garlic taste bitter.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix well with the garlic and oil.
Stir in the salt, sugar (if using), dried oregano, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a fragrant finish.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, as a pizza base, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*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.
