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Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 15 oz good quality canned chopped tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 handful fresh basil optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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

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

% 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.