Authentic (Quick) Italian Tomato Sauce for Pasta
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4.8
1,488 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic (Quick) Italian Tomato Sauce for Pasta
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A quick, easy and delicious, fresh pasta sauce straight from Italy!
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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic preferably grown in USA/Europe
- 1 bunch Italian parsley fresh, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp)
- 28 oz whole tomatoes or purée canned or fresh
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- 5 fresh basil large leaves
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Instructions
- Pour the oil into a large saute pan (not a deep pot) over medium high heat. Crush the garlic and add it to the oil (if you want a spicy sauce, you can add some hot pepper, fresh or flakes, at this point).
- Sauté the garlic until it just starts to brown, then add the parsley.
- Turn the heat up to high. Now add the tomatoes, and quickly cover with the lid for about 30 seconds, until the squirting subsides. Stir with a wooden spoon and lower the heat a little. It is important that this sauce is cooked at a lively simmer, as it is cooked briefly.
- Add the salt and continue to simmer at a fast pace, and stir often.
- The sauce will thicken quickly, so do not overcook it, and have it become too thick; about 5 to 7 minutes should be sufficient.
- Taste the sauce, if it doesn't taste delicious, it probably just needs a little more salt.
- Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil (I tear mine into pieces). Also, unless absolutely necessary, do not wash your basil. Wipe it with a damp paper towel instead, so the water doesn't ruin the flavor and aroma. Use as desired.
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Notes
- To enjoy with pasta as soon as the sauce is ready, put a large pot of salted water on the cooktop over high heat and cook the pasta as directed (if you are using egg or a very quick cooking pasta, do this about half-way through these directions).
- Add drained pasta to the sauce (save some pasta water to add back into the pasta in case it's too dry), and enjoy immediately.
- I like Mutti, La Valle or Bionaturae brands, or about 1 lb of fresh tomatoes (San Marzano, Roma or cherry tomatoes are great)
- Also, if you've been plating pasta in a bowl, then topping it with sauce, this is American-style. If you want to serve it the way they do in Italy, mix the sauce in, and then plate it. You will 100% taste the difference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
932mg
(39%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1167IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5 | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1167IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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