Seasoned Tomato Sauce
Transform your meals with this vibrant and versatile Seasoned Tomato Sauce, a perfect blend of pantry staples and aromatic herbs. This homemade sauce combines the richness of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with a fragrant medley of oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, creating a depth of flavor that's both comforting and bold. Sautéed onions and garlic form the savory base, while a hint of sugar balances the tangy tomatoes for a wonderfully rounded taste. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this sauce is enhanced with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness. Use it to elevate your favorite pasta dishes, as a savory pizza base, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious—this seasoned tomato sauce recipe is a kitchen essential you'll return to time and time again.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup water or vegetable stock
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water or vegetable stock to the saucepan. Stir to combine well.
Mix in the sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid slightly ajar, and let the sauce simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley for added freshness.
Serve immediately over pasta, use as a pizza base, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3814 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2406 mg | 51% | |
*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.
