Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 teaspoons basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 (29 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 4 -6 large garlic cloves, mince

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 (29 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
4 -6 large garlic cloves, mince

1
Heat the olive oil in a kettle.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, herbs and salt.
3
Saute over medium heat until the onion is very soft (8 to 10 minutes).
4
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, honey and black pepper.
5
Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes into bite size pieces.
6
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 - 30 minutes.
7
Add garlic and cook 10 minutes more.
8
Serve over pasta or anywhere tomato sauce is called for.

672

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups onions, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 2 teaspoons basil, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Tomato Sauce

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