Greek tomato sauce
User Reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek tomato sauce
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Our traditional Greek Tomato Sauce is crafted from simple yet flavorful pantry ingredients. It elevates your dishes with a freshness and richness that surpasses even the finest options found in supermarkets.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cloves
- cinnamon stick
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes grated or 3½ cups canned San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes
- 5-6 fresh herb leaves Like chopped fresh basil, thyme leaves or oregano leaves, optional
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- brown sugar optional, see recipe notes
for serving
- cooked pasta
- grated cheese Greek kefalotiri or pecorrino romao, parmigiano regiano
- fresh herb leaves like basil, oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Add 2-3 tablespoon olive oil in a sauce pan. Add the diced red onion. Season with a pinch of salt. Sauté in medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, a generous pinch of oregano, 3-4 cloves, the bay leaf, the cinnamon stick some freshly ground pepper and stir. Sauté for another 2 min.
- Add the tomatoes and half a cup of water. Stir well. Add the chopped herb leaves(optional). Stir and bring to a boil for one minute.
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 45 min to an hour. Adjust sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve the tomato sauce over your favorite pasta, with lots of grated cheese, such as Kefalotiri, Pecorino Romano, or Parmigiano, a pinch of chili flakes, and some chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.
- Use your favorite canned tomatoes, which you already have in your pantry. Add a teaspoon of sugar to cut the acidity and bring out the sweetness and flavor of the tomatoes. If your canned omatoes are authentic San Marzano dop tomatoes, this step is unnecessary.
- Use your favorite canned tomatoes, which you already have in your pantry. Add a teaspoon of sugar to cut the acidity and bring out the sweetness and flavor of the tomatoes. If your canned omatoes are authentic San Marzano dop tomatoes, this step is unnecessary.
- San Marzano tomatoes are always whole in the can with tomato juice. Add everything to the pot and lightly press the tomatoes with a wooden spoon as they cook to break them into smaller pieces.
- San Marzano tomatoes are always whole in the can with tomato juice. Add everything to the pot and lightly press the tomatoes with a wooden spoon as they cook to break them into smaller pieces.
- Don't stress if you don't have fresh herbs available. Dried oregano is all you need, and the same goes for dried basil.
- Don't stress if you don't have fresh herbs available. Dried oregano is all you need, and the same goes for dried basil.
- Homemade tomato sauce can be kept in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat or the microwave in a glass container
- You can freeze any leftover sauce in an airtight container and use it within six months.
- Reheat the frozen sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to loosen it up.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
194IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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