Italian Tomato Sauce
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Tomato Sauce
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This classic fragrant and flavourful Italian tomato sauce is the base for many Italian recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 800 grams tinned tomatoes 28 ounces, plum or chopped tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic* on medium heat, till the garlic softens and releases its aroma - do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the tomatoes and break them up using the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher. For a smoother sauce, use a blender.
- Cook uncovered, bringing to a boil, then turn down the heat to low. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato purée, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add oregano then tear basil leaves into quarters and stir into the sauce.
- Cook for further 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Notes
- *To prevent the garlic from burning, add it to the olive oil then turn the heat on low, so the oil and garlic slowly heat up releasing flavour.
- Use a potato masher for a thicker sauce or a blender for a smoother consistency.
- Cooking the sauce uncovered - turn the heat down as it simmers, so the sauce does not splash outside of the pan.
- Adjust cooking times for a thinner or thicker sauce, depending on the dish.
- Cool to room temperature and store in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month.
- For smaller quantities, freeze in an ice cube tray then store in freeze bags in a single layer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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