Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce is a staple in Italian cuisine and is known for its simplicity and versatility. It can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to pizza, and is loved by people all over the world.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 can Canned Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
6. Serve the authentic Italian tomato sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other Italian dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.