Best Basic Red Sauce Recipe

Name: Best Basic Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion); 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves garlic); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves garlic)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
In a medium, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
3
Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces.
4
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar to the pot and stir well.
5
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
6
Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a heavy wooden spoon.

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion), 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves garlic), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Best Basic Red Sauce falls under the General 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.

Best Basic Red Sauce

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