Zutaten für Italian Style Tomato Sauce
- Italian Plum Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Tomato Paste
- Basil
- Oregano
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
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Zubereitung von Italian Style Tomato Sauce
- Roughly chop 2 lbs ripe tomatoes. Place in a food processor.
- Process on high speed for 1 minute until pureed but not completely smooth.
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté 1 medium onion (finely chopped) in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until softened but not browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add the pureed tomatoes, 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to very low. Cover and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- If using, add 1 pound of ground beef to the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Enjoy your homemade Italian masterpiece!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
211 g
Sugar
323g
Fat
32g
Carbs
44g
