Servings
Font
Back
0 from 21 votes

Easy Pomodoro Sauce

A quick and easy tomato sauce made from coarsely chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil. Perfect for pasta and dipping.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 69 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil , minced
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound favorite pasta , cooked to al dente and drained

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat the olive oil in saucepan and add the onions and garlic. Sauté until they start to soften and are fragrant.
  2. Roughly chop the whole tomatoes, adding to the pan along with any leftover puree. Also stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
  3. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Sauce should be a little chunky.
  4. Toss with your favorite cooked pasta and top with a fresh grates of Fresh Parmesan cheese.
  5. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Nutrition Information

Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 28IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Calories 69kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 28IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.