Pantry Friendly Tomato Sauce
Whip up a batch of this irresistible Pantry Friendly Tomato Sauce, a quick and satisfying recipe made entirely from shelf-stable ingredients you likely already have on hand. Featuring rich, vibrant canned crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a touch of dried oregano, this simple yet flavorful sauce comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can add a dash of crushed red pepper for heat or a touch of sugar to balance acidity. Optional parmesan cheese lends a velvety richness, while a sprinkle of dried basil or parsley offers a hint of freshness. Ideal for pasta, pizza, or any dish in need of a hearty, homemade upgrade, this sauce is a must-try staple you'll revisit again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons dried basil or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the saucepan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir for an additional 30 seconds.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste the sauce and add sugar if needed to balance acidity.
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
If desired, stir in grated parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added richness.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately over pasta, pizza, or your favorite dish. Garnish with dried basil or parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 4188 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2766 mg | 59% | |
*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.
