Quick Tomato Sauce
Transform your meals with this Quick Tomato Sauce, a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of dried oregano and basil, this versatile sauce captures the essence of homemade comfort with minimal effort. A hint of sugar balances the acidity, while optional fresh basil adds a burst of garden-fresh aroma. Whether you’re tossing it with pasta, layering it on pizza, or using it as a dipping sauce, this quick and easy tomato sauce is a must-have recipe for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Perfectly customizable and freezer-friendly, it promises rich, well-rounded flavor every time. Optimize your kitchen routine and savor the taste of homemade goodness today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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 frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the garlic and oil.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If desired, stir in the fresh basil leaves for added flavor and freshness.
Remove the sauce from the heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dip. Alternatively, let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% | |
*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.
