Microwave Tomato Sauce
Whip up a rich and flavorful homemade tomato sauce in just 15 minutes with this Microwave Tomato Sauce recipe—your secret weapon for quick weeknight meals! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce delivers all the comforting taste of traditional simmered sauces without the wait. The microwave technique locks in bold flavors and keeps cleanup minimal, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity for a perfectly smooth finish. Customize with a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and serve it warm over pasta, spread on pizza, or as a satisfying dipping sauce. This effortless recipe is your go-to for fresh, homemade flavor on demand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, pour the canned crushed tomatoes and add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir to combine.
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix everything well.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or plastic wrap, leaving a small gap to allow steam to escape.
Microwave the mixture on high for 5 minutes, then carefully remove it and stir the sauce. The bowl will be hot, so use oven mitts to handle it.
Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for another 5 minutes on high. Stir once more to ensure even cooking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. Serve warm with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1684 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
