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Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe (Sugo Al Pomodoro)
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 48 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.