Ingredients for Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Puree (not specified in recipe)
- 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes or 6 pounds fresh plum tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large onion
- Cloves (spice, not specified in recipe)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sugar (not specified in recipe)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cheese (not specified in recipe)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
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How to Make Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
- Finely chop 1 large onion and 4 cloves garlic. Sauté in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Crush 2 (28-ounce) cans of plum tomatoes by hand in a large bowl. You can also use 6 pounds of fresh plum tomatoes, roughly chopped.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley to the pot.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become!
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
50g
Fat
6g
Carbs
7g
