Tomato Sauce Ii
Elevate your homemade Italian cuisine with this vibrant and hearty Tomato Sauce II, a rich blend of pantry staples and fresh ingredients. Perfected with the sweetness of fresh Roma tomatoes and the depth of canned crushed tomatoes, this recipe balances flavors with aromatic garlic, finely chopped onion, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil. A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Simmered to perfection, this versatile sauce is finished with fresh basil for a burst of herbaceous brightness. Ideal for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, it’s an easy-to-follow, slow-simmered classic that’s perfect for meal prep or freezing for later. Keywords: homemade tomato sauce, Italian tomato sauce recipe, easy pasta sauce, rich tomato sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 3 fresh Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 fresh basil leaves, 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, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, diced fresh tomatoes, and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the water or vegetable stock and stir until the sauce is evenly blended.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover partially with a lid and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or sugar as needed.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3826 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3098 mg | 66% | |
*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.
