Healthy and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Name: Healthy and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium white or yellow onion – remove the skin and finely chop; 2 cloves of garlic- peeled and minced; 26 ounces container of chopped tomatoes or 8 to 10 medium tomatoes - cored and finely chopped; ½ cup of water; ¼ cup of red wine or balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon of sugar; 2 teaspoons of ground sea salt; Ground black pepper to taste; 1 to 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes; 1 cup of fresh basil leaves – coarsely chopped

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
64 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Healthy and Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Demi Foster

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An easy, healthy, and quick pasta sauce recipe that your entire family will love.

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil you can use a few tablespoons of water if you don’t cook with oil
1 medium white or yellow onion – remove the skin and finely chop
2 cloves of garlic- peeled and minced
26 ounces container of chopped tomatoes or 8 to 10 medium tomatoes - cored and finely chopped
½ cup of water
¼ cup of red wine or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon of sugar
2 teaspoons of ground sea salt
Ground black pepper to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes
1 cup of fresh basil leaves – coarsely chopped

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Note: You can also add sea salt, black pepper, sugar, red wine, and pepper flakes like I do, but all of those are optional. Just know, if you do skip them, the sauce won’t taste exactly like I make it, but it will still be delicious. You can replace the wine with balsamic vinegar if you don't drink alcohol.
Heat the olive oil or water on medium heat in a large sauce pan. When the oil is hot (add a piece of onion, if it sizzles it’s ready) add the onion and stir them well to coat with the oil. Cook for about five minutes or until they become translucent.
Add the garlic and stir well. Cook for one to two minutes. Don’t overcook or it will turn bitter.
Add the chopped tomatoes, water, wine, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir until everything is evenly combined. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. It should be boiling lightly. Simmer for twenty to twenty-five minutes and stir frequently. Be careful not to scorch the bottom of the pan. If the sauce cooks too quickly and becomes too thick, add ¼ of a cup of water to thin it out and turn the heat down even more.
A few minutes before serving add the chopped basil and stir it into the sauce well.
Enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE NOTES
NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
Use fresh or canned tomatoes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as you see fit.
Omit the pepper flakes if you're not a fan of spicy.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or heat on low heat until warmed through.

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Serving 30g Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 792mg (33%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	30g
Calories	64kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	792mg	33%
Potassium	296mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	369IU	7%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	68mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%