Description
This simple, versatile tomato-based sauce transforms pantry staples into a rich, homely sauce perfect for pasta, proteins, and grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or a few torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gently sweat the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds.
- Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes and crush them by hand or with a potato masher.
- Season with salt, sugar, black pepper, and oregano or basil.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish with butter or cream for a silkier texture if desired.
Notes
For pasta, toss with 12 oz of cooked pasta, reserving pasta water for consistency. This sauce can also be used with grilled chicken or as a dipping sauce for meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg