Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe Recipe

A treasured three-generation family recipe! This simple yet flavorful tomato sauce is incredibly versatile. Serve it over pasta, stuffed peppers, baked ziti, manicotti, or any dish that craves a delicious, low-fat, and low-calorie sauce boost. Perfect for meal prepping – freeze in individual portions for quick and easy weeknight meals. One serving is ½ cup, but feel free to adjust to your liking.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 195 mins

Calories 47.6 kcal

Protein 3g

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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

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe?

Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe takes about 210 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe?

Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe has approximately 47.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe?

The key ingredients for Simple Tomato Sauce My Mother In Law's Recipe are Onion, Garlic Cloves, Whole Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Dried Parsley, Dried Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.