Ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Red Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Whole Tomatoes
- Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
- Fresh Basil
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce
- Finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic. Sauté in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained). Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes with a spoon and stir well.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the sauce until smooth. (Alternatively, carefully transfer the sauce in batches to a regular blender.)
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or balsamic vinegar to your preference.
- Serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
50g
Fat
5g
Carbs
6g
