Simple Tomato Sauce
Elevate your homemade pasta nights with this Simple Tomato Sauce recipe—a timeless classic that's both easy to make and bursting with rich, comforting flavors. Crafted with everyday pantry staples like olive oil, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, this sauce is gently simmered to perfection with a blend of dried herbs, a hint of sugar for balance, and optional fresh parsley for a burst of brightness. In just 45 minutes, including prep and cook time, you’ll have a versatile, mouthwatering sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, enhances casseroles, or works as an irresistible dip. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this quick and flavorful tomato sauce will become your go-to recipe for homemade Italian-inspired dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the saucepan partially with a lid and let the sauce cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
If using fresh parsley, stir it in right before serving for added freshness.
Serve warm over pasta, as a dipping sauce, or use as a base for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2184 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2926 mg | 62% | |
*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.
