Ingredients for Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Whole Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Dried Parsley
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Sugar
- Seasoning Salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- White Wine
- Mild Italian Sausage
- Ground Turkey
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How to Make Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 1.5 hours, or up to 2.5 hours for a richer flavor. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider adding a pinch of sugar to balance acidity if desired.
- Once cooked, allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- Enjoy! This sauce is amazing with pasta, stuffed peppers, baked ziti, manicotti or as a pizza sauce!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
1g
Carbs
2g
