Tomatensauce
Elevate your home-cooked meals with the rich, comforting flavors of homemade Tomatensauce, a timeless Italian-inspired tomato sauce that’s bursting with aromatic herbs and the natural sweetness of vine-ripened tomatoes. Made with pantry staples like canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and onion, this recipe combines simplicity with sophistication. Sautéed garlic and onion form a fragrant base, while oregano and fresh basil deliver a bold herbal infusion. A touch of sugar perfectly balances the acidity of the tomatoes, creating a versatile sauce that shines whether served over pasta, as a pizza base, or alongside your favorite entrée. Ready in just under an hour, this Tomatensauce recipe is the ultimate companion for weeknight dinners and cozy homemade feasts. Perfect for meal prep and easily customizable to suit your taste, this classic tomato sauce is the key to transforming everyday dishes into culinary masterpieces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 800 grams Canned whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 units Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan and sauté them for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including their juice, and crush them with the back of a wooden spoon.
Stir in the tomato paste to enhance the texture and depth of flavor.
Add the salt, sugar, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Sprinkle the dried oregano over the sauce and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly. You can serve it chunky or use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
Serve the tomatensauce over your choice of pasta or as a base for pizza and other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 3427 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2293 mg | 49% | |
*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.
