Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; ½ cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley; 28 ounces whole tomatoes with the juice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pinch sugar; 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil; cooked pasta

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
½ cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley
28 ounces whole tomatoes with the juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch sugar
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
cooked pasta

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute them very gently for 10-12 minutes, or until soft.
3
Add the parsley to the sauteed vegetables, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes with the juice to a large bowl.
5
Using your hands, crush the tomatoes coarsely.
6
Add the tomatoes to the skillet, and raise the heat to medium-high.
7
Cook until the liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes, and the sauce looks thick.
8
Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
9
Add in the basil, and cook for 1 minute.
10
Serve over cooked pasta.

286

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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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