Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe
Looking for a tomato sauce that's got that authentic Italian flair but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Our homemade tomato sauce is your answer. Made with high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil, this sauce delivers a rich, flavorful punch that complements any dish. And don't worry if you're not on the keto train—this sauce is for everyone. It's the kind of recipe that'll make you wonder why you ever opted for store-bought. Easy to make, deeply satisfying, and versatile enough for pasta, pizza, or whatever Italian dish you have in mind. Give it a try; your taste buds will thank you.
Servings: 8 1/2 cup
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pound can of tomatoes preferably San Marzano
- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small white onion finely diced
- handful of fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all the tools and ingredients for this recipe.
- Finely dice onion.
- Mince garlic cloves.
- Have your torn basil leaves ready to go
Cooking Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice onions, mince garlic, and gather the basil leaves.
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add diced onion, cooking until soft and translucent (~5 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for two minutes. Lower the heat to low.
- Tomatoes in: Add the tomatoes and juices from the can to the pan. Use a wooden or slotted spoon to break them down.
- Season: Add salt to taste.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Immersion blend: Toss in the basil leaves (or dried oregano) and carefully use the immersion blender.
- Taste and adjust: Adjust the salt and add the red pepper flakes if using.
- Enjoy: Voilà! You've got yourself an Italian tomato sauce that not only tastes amazing right off the stove, but even better the next day when those flavors have had time to get to know each other even better.
Notes
Check out the full recipe to know more about:
- Choosing Tomatoes
- Why add seasonings at the end
- Ingredient substitutions
- Storage instructions
- Serving suggestions
Nutrition
Serving: 1half cup | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
