Tomatensaus
Transform your pasta nights with this rich and flavorful homemade Tomatensaus! Crafted with a blend of pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs, this sauce boasts the perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Slowly simmered for 45 minutes to develop deep, robust flavors, it’s finished with fresh basil and parsley for a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Whether you’re spooning it over spaghetti, layering it in lasagna, or using it as a versatile base for other recipes, this easy and authentic tomato sauce is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it’s perfect for make-ahead meals—store it in the fridge or freezer for effortless weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces can Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 6 leaves, torn Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing until fully combined.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan partially with a lid, and let the sauce simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves and chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with your favorite pasta or use as a base for other dishes. Alternatively, allow the sauce to cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2458 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2388 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.
