Ingredients for Fresh Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Plum Tomatoes
- Pan Dripping
- Fresh Parsley
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or similar pan.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for approximately 4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 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).
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g