Ingredients for Simple Easy 4 Ingredient Italian Pasta Sauce
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1/2 - 1 cup brown sugar (to taste)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Herbs
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How to Make Simple Easy 4 Ingredient Italian Pasta Sauce
- Dice 1 medium onion.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter/cooking spray) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add one (28 ounce) can of stewed tomatoes and 6 tablespoons of tomato paste.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Taste and add more brown sugar (up to 1 cup total) if desired for a sweeter sauce.
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste).
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The longer you simmer, the richer and less chunky the sauce will become. For a smoother sauce, simmer for 90 minutes or more.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or as a base for meatballs.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
195g
Fat
0g
Carbs
18g
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