Meat(Less) Tomato Sauce – Sicilian Style
Sicilian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse influences from various Mediterranean cultures.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- optional for garnish Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve the sauce over pasta or use as a base for other dishes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.