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Easy Tomato Sauce

Easy Tomato Sauce, a delicious and fast Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe. The perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.  

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid (1 1/2 to 2 cups) no added ingredients (pelati) (14 ounces) (400 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 5 leaves fresh basil chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper or hot pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup water (78 grams)
  • 3 - 3½ cups cooked pasta (molto al dente) (325 grams)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan add olive oil and garlic, cook on medium heat for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the can of tomatoes (break up with a fork), oregano, fresh basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and water. Stir, cover and cook on medium heat for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, uncover and cook another 5 minutes until thickened, but still a little liquid remaining. 
  3. Add the 3 cups cooked pasta (al dente) and half a ladle of pasta water, toss gently on medium/high heat for approximately 1-2 minutes or until it becomes almost creamy.  Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.  Don't forget the bread.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • 2 cups dry pasta should equal about 3 - 3 1/2 cups (short pasta) cooked. 
  • When I make this sauce I like to serve it with gnocchi or a short pasta, such as fusilli, penne, rigatoni or even half rigatoni. We prefer the pasta with ridges rather than smooth, as my husband says it holds the sauce better! Make sure you use a good quality pasta and check the package for cooking time.
  • Any leftover sauce should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
  • The sauce can be frozen in a freezer safe container. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. It can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature, but don’t leave it out more than 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 440mg (18%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 153IU (3%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 440mg 18%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 153IU 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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