My Family’s Homemade Tomato Sauce
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This has been my go-to pasta homemade tomato sauce recipe for as long as I can remember.
My Italian mom passed it on to me and it is foolproof, affordable, and incredibly delicious. Never buy a can of sauce again! Make a big batch and freeze portions if you need an even faster meal.
Serve on top of any pasta or use it as a base sauce for pizza, stuffed portobello mushrooms, puttanesca, bolognese sauce, or any other dish.
My Family's Homemade Tomato Sauce
Simple and flavorful everyday homemade tomato sauce. Perfect for pasta or a variety of dishes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or whole Italian plum tomatoes
- 1-2 tablespoons dried oregano depending on preference
- 2 dried bay leaves
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan to medium heat. Add garlic, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown. Add the tomato paste, oregano, and bay leaves,if using, and cook for an additional minute or so until fragrant.
- Add the canned tomatoes, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and generous grind of black pepper. Stir and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and use or store for later.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 204mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 22g
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3 Comments on “My Family’s Homemade Tomato Sauce”
I got a great crop of tomatoes this year and plan on make some tomato sauce. I found you recipe and it looks easy peasy! Have you ever canned it?
Hi Bobbi. You would need to add acid, as it is not formulated to be safely canned. Unfortunately, I can’t give specific or recommend it. Sorry!
Hi Laura
When is the tomato paste added in this recipe. Also, is that fresh oregano or dried oregano.