Homemade Tomato Sauce
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5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
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
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Keep this Homemade Tomato Sauce in your back pocket for lazy days and last-minute dinners. The recipe is simple to prepare and tastes great after a short simmer time (just 15 minutes).
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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 dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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
- Sugar: This is an optional sauce ingredient; I prefer just 1 teaspoon to balance out the acidity in the canned tomatoes. Sweeten to taste or feel free to omit.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 cups (1 quart) sauce, enough for 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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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%)
Nutrition 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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