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