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Homemade Tomato Sauce

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Homemade tomato sauce simmered with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. A simple Let’s Veg recipe perfect for pasta, vegetables, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 36
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes or whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or basil
  • Optional: fresh basil leaves

Equipment

soup pot with lid

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, sugar (if using), salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add fresh basil if using.
  8. Use immediately or cool and store.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Blend for a smooth sauce or keep chunky
Add chili flakes for heat
Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months

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