Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
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An easy Italian tomato sauce made from scratch with just 4 ingredients in only 10 minutes! This tomato sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza or simply for dunking some char-grilled ciabatta into. It's SO rich in flavour and couldn't be easier.
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 15 oz good quality canned chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 handful fresh basil optional
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
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Instructions
- Finely chop or crush the garlic and add it to a skillet or frying pan with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute the garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
- Add the tomatoes then rinse out the can with 1-2 tablespoons of water and add that to the sauce. If your tomatoes are quite chunky or you prefer a smoother consistency you can use a potato masher to crush them at this point (optional).
- Add a pinch of salt and simmer on a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until reduced slightly. Turn off the heat and add a handful of freshly chopped basil (optional).
- If serving with pasta, use a small amount of pasta water to emulsify the sauce, add the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated (sauce makes enough for 400g or 14oz of pasta to serve 4).
Notes
- Buying tomatoes - the quality of the tomatoes is the most important part of this recipe. The two brands I trust and use often are Cirio and Mutti. I have heard good things about Cento tomatoes in the US but have never used them myself. Don't use tomatoes that are canned in water.
- Storage - The sauce can be frozen in a suitable container or freezer bag.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
50kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
51 reviews
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