Homemade Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings (1/2 cup each)
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Homemade Tomato Sauce
Description
The Homemade Tomato Sauce recipe starts by warming olive oil and garlic to release their flavors, then adding canned crushed and diced tomatoes along with dried basil, oregano, and a touch of sugar to balance acidity. Simmering uncovered allows the sauce to thicken slightly and concentrate the flavors over about 10 minutes. It’s seasoned with salt and pepper to taste before serving or storing.
The sauce’s texture is a blend of smooth crushed tomatoes and chunkier diced pieces, creating a hearty sauce that works well on pasta or as a base for other recipes. The garlic and herbs imbue a classic, familiar flavor profile that supports a range of dishes.
This sauce can be kept warm for serving or cooled and refrigerated for up to four days, making it convenient to prepare in advance or store leftovers. Adjust the sugar to taste or omit if preferred, depending on the acidity of your canned tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (see note 1)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes (be careful; they may splatter when they hit the hot oil, so keep the lid handy), diced tomatoes and their juice, basil, oregano, and sugar.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Keep warm over low-heat until serving time, or cool completely and store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adding a small amount of sugar helps balance the tomato acidity but can be adjusted or skipped based on taste.
- This recipe yields about 4 cups (1 quart) of sauce, enough for approximately 8 servings at half a cup each.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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