Homemade Italian Red Sauce

Name: Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups water; 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed diced tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon white sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Eats Now Editorial Team · 300 kcal · General

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Homemade Italian Red Sauce – a delicious recipe with olive oil, onion, garlic, water, tomatoes, tomato paste. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups water
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

300

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 large onion, minced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Homemade Italian 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
300 kcal
Category
General

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