Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can crushed Italian tomatoes - (24 ounce); 1 sm can tomato paste; 1 sm onion finely minced; 2 x garlic cloves peeled, chopped; 1 lb grnd sirloin - (to 1 1/2 lbs); 2 tsp sugar Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 2 tsp dry basil; 1 x bay leaf; 1 tsp celery salt; 1 cube beef bouillon; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 can crushed Italian tomatoes - (24 ounce)
1 sm can tomato paste
1 sm onion finely minced
2 x garlic cloves peeled, chopped
1 lb grnd sirloin - (to 1 1/2 lbs)
2 tsp sugar Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
2 tsp dry basil
1 x bay leaf
1 tsp celery salt
1 cube beef bouillon
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1
Brown the onion and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil and margarine, then add in the grnd sirloin.
2
Mix well while browning, separating the meat with a fork.
3
Do this till the meat is well-browned, then add in tomatoes and tomato paste.
4
Over low heat, add in salt and pepper to taste, basil, sugar, beef bouillon cube, celery salt and bay leaf.
5
Cook over low heat for about one hour.
6
Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
7
Remove bay leaf before serving.
8
This recipe yields sauce for 6 servings.
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Comments: Reduced-sodium tomatoes, paste and bouillon can be used to lower the amount of sodium.

204

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can crushed Italian tomatoes - (24 ounce), 1 sm can tomato paste, 1 sm onion finely minced, 2 x garlic cloves peeled, chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!