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Homemade Tomato Sauce
Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce. This quick and easy recipe uses minimal ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry! Simmer slowly to make a thick, flavorful sauce that is perfect for smothering noodles, or using on a pizza.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 3h👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
cook
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Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ½ cup diced onion and cook until softened ⏱️ 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced 6 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional ⏱️ 30 seconds until fragrant.
extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoonminced garlic6 cloves
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mix
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Pour in the 3 (28-ounce) cans San Marzano whole tomatoes2 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoon dried basil, 2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar. Stir to combine.
tomato paste2 tablespoondried basil2 teaspoondried oregano2 teaspoonlight brown sugar1 tablespoon
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simmer
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Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer over low heat for ⏱️ 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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blend
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While cooking the tomatoes will break down, creating a thick sauce. You can use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the tomatoes to create a smoother sauce.
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serve
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Serve immediately over noodles, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
calories
28 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
376 mg
protein Content
0.4 g
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
0.2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
1.2 g
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