Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe (Sugo Al Pomodoro)

Name: Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe (Sugo Al Pomodoro)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 28-ounce can good quality whole peeled canned tomatoes; 5-6 leaves fresh basil; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 -8 servings
Calories
48 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe (Sugo Al Pomodoro)

Kristin Morrison

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Fresh, flavorful, and light taste, a simple, authentic recipe for classic Italian tomato sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro). Great for any pasta dish! Add chicken or fresh mozzarella, and make it a meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 small onion yellow or white, chopped or cut into thin slices (depending on preference)
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil good quality such as Colavita
1 28-ounce can good quality whole peeled canned tomatoes you can also use crushed tomatoes, or passata (tomato puree
5-6 leaves fresh basil whole and washed
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan or pot, medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion for about 6 minutes, until translucent.
Add canned tomatoes. Cover and let simmer on low-medium heat (the sauce should bubble, but not boil) after 10 minutes of cooking crush the whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon to break them up. You can also use an immersion blender.
Cook for 20-25 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly. Stir occasionally during cooking.
Turn off the heat and add the basil to the sauce. Add salt and a bit of pepper to taste. If you notice any bitterness you may add a teaspoon of sugar. If you notice the sauce isn't as thick as you like it add a tablespoon of good quality pure tomato paste.
Store in the fridge or freezer and use as a sauce for pasta, polenta, gnocchi, and more!

Notes

Storing Fridge- store prepared tomato sauce in Mason jars or tightly sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freezer - as long as the cooked sauce is sealed in a proper container or in a proper freezer bag it will last several months in the freezer.
I always have this sauce on hand as we eat it weekly and I use it as a base for several other Italian recipes!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 177IU (4%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	48kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	190mg	8%
Potassium	267mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	177IU	4%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	44mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%