A classic and flavorful homemade tomato sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, or any Italian dish. This sauce is easy to make and uses fresh ingredients to enhance its rich taste.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 800 grams canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Add the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
Step 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
After 30 minutes, add the chopped fresh basil leaves. Stir well and let the sauce cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving or storing.