Sauce Tomate
Elevate your culinary creations with the classic "Sauce Tomate," a rich and versatile tomato-based sauce teeming with depth and flavor. This recipe combines the holy trinity of aromatic vegetables—onion, carrot, and celery—with fragrant garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a touch of tomato paste for concentrated goodness. Seasoned with dried thyme, basil, and a singular bay leaf, this sauce comes to life with hints of sweetness from sugar and a satisfying savory balance. Perfectly simmered with water or vegetable stock, its low-and-slow cooking method ensures a deeply harmonious taste that’s perfect for pasta, roasted meats, or as the foundation for countless dishes. Ready in just an hour, it’s an essential addition to any recipe repertoire. Whether you’re seeking comfort or sophistication, this authentic Sauce Tomate is here to transform your meal prep game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 800 grams canned tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 250 milliliters water or vegetable stock
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Add the sugar, dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Pour in the water or vegetable stock and stir all ingredients together.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
After 30 minutes, check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot with pasta, meats, or use as a base for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3979 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
