Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chunky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/2 cups Carrot, Diced; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 56 ounces, weight San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, Canned; 16 ounces, weight Crushed Tomatoes, Canned; 8 ounces, weight Tomato Sauce, Canned; 1/2 cups Water; 1/4 cups White Wine; 1 leaf Bay; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning (dried)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 cups Carrot, Diced
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
56 ounces, weight San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, Canned
16 ounces, weight Crushed Tomatoes, Canned
8 ounces, weight Tomato Sauce, Canned
1/2 cups Water
1/4 cups White Wine
1 leaf Bay
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning (dried)

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1. Add San Marzano tomatoes with their juice to a blender and puree.
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2. Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
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3. Add onions to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
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4. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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5. Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, bay leaf, wine, sugar and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
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6. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Best to go light on the salt now and add more later if needed.
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7. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, approximately 45-60 minutes. Stir and taste. Add more salt if needed.
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8. Simmer longer to desired thickness, if needed.
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9. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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For extra chunky sauce, add a 16-ounce can of drained diced tomatoes with the other tomatoes in step #5.

232

kcal

Calories

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced, 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, 1/2 cups Carrot, Diced, and more.

Yes, Chunky Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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