How to Make Tomato Sauce
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Learn how to make this tomato sauce recipe that’s so delicious, you'll want to put it on everything! Made with onions, garlic, olive oil, ripe tomatoes, bay leaves, and a blend of seasonings, this sauce simmers for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and develop the richest taste. It’s filled with authentic Italian flavors, creating a sauce that’s bursting with flavor and an inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen. This beloved family recipe is easily the best tomato sauce I’ve ever had, and I’m thrilled to share it with you—from my family to yours.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook 4-5 minutes until they are soft and golden. Then, add garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn.
Add tomato paste, and stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, including the juice in case you are using canned tomatoes. Then, add brown sugar, dried oregano, dried bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Cover and bring to a low simmer for 30 minutes or 1 hours. Finally, remove from the heat, add fresh basil, and stir well. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 /6
- Calories
- 91 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 12 g
- Protein Content
- 2.4 g
- Fat Content
- 4 g
- Sugar Content
- 8.8 g
