Ingredients for Traditional Italian Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- one (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped)
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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How to Make Traditional Italian Tomato Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and cook for 15 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes (or 2 pounds of fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For an even richer flavor, simmer for longer (up to an hour), but keep an eye on it to prevent scorching. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
2g
Carbs
1g
