Classic Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta

Name: Classic Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian,American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A quick, homemade tomato sauce, rich in flavor, can be prepared using common pantry staples.

⭐ 4.1 (280 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minTotal: 35 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Sauce Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

Italian American

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Instructions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté 1 finely chopped large onion for 7 minutes until tender, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant.
Incorporate 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the sauce with pasta.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 141 kcal

Carbohydrate: 22 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 508 mg

Sugar: 12 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g