Homemade Chunky Tomato Sauce
Elevate your homemade pasta nights with this vibrant, flavor-packed Chunky Tomato Sauce made from scratch! Bursting with the natural sweetness of six ripe, juicy tomatoes and enhanced by the savory richness of garlic, onions, and a perfect blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of tangy and hearty. Slow simmering allows the sauce to thicken beautifully while infusing it with layers of flavor, and a touch of sugar complements the tomatoes' acidity. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or even as a rustic dip for crusty bread. Ready in just 45 minutes, this foolproof recipe brings homemade comfort food to the next level! Perfect for those looking for an easy, homemade chunky tomato sauce recipe that’s full of wholesome, fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 6 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour in the water or vegetable broth and stir to combine.
Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve the sauce warm over your favorite pasta, as a pizza topping, or as a dip for breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2682 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 3270 mg | 70% | |
*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.
