Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Elevate your meatball subs with this vibrant, fresh tomato sauce! Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Pair it with your favorite meatballs (recipe available separately) for an unforgettable meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 216.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Fresh Tomato Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or similar pan.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for approximately 4 minutes, or until translucent.
  3. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste). Stir in any pan drippings from cooking your meatballs (if using).
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. If using with meatballs, gently add the cooked meatballs to the sauce during the last 10 minutes of simmering. This allows the meatballs to absorb the delicious sauce flavors.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

9g

Carbs

7g