How To Make Delicious Italian Tomato Sauce

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until it is soft and translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute.
4. Add the canned tomatoes to the pot, along with their juices.
5. Add the salt, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes to the pot.
6. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a simmer.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. After 30 minutes, use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
9. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
10. Let the sauce cool before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

• Calories: 50
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 390mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 6g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 1g

Additional Tips

• Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
• If you like a chunkier sauce, you can leave the tomatoes whole or chop them into larger pieces.
• If you like a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
• If the sauce is too thick for your liking, you can add a little bit of water to thin it out.
• If the sauce is too thin, you can let it simmer for a little bit longer to reduce and thicken.
• Italian tomato sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion