Tomato Sauce Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, this authentic Italian marinara sauce is bursting with flavor! Learn the secret to Grandma Tina's incredible tomato sauce, a recipe so good, it's the reason our chef learned to cook. Perfect for pasta, pizza, ravioli, or dipping Italian bread, this recipe is easy to double or triple and freeze for later. Get ready to experience the taste of love with every spoonful!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 97.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Tomato Sauce

  1. Sauté 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add one (28-ounce) can of whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, plus 1/2 cup of the tomato juice from the can.
  4. Add the following ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity), 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat).
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

87 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

1g

Carbs

6g