Real Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Real Italian Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, cut in chunks; 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 to 3 Tbsp. dried basil (3 times more if fresh); 2 large cloves garlic, crushed or minced; 1 large bay leaf; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato puree; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, cut in chunks
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 to 3 Tbsp. dried basil (3 times more if fresh)
2 large cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1 large bay leaf
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1
Heat a large kettle over medium heat.
2
Put in the oil, onion, mushrooms, basil and garlic.
3
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
4
Stir frequently; you may need to add a tablespoon or two of water to keep it from sticking.
5
When the onions are translucent, add the remaining ingredients, except the salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil on high heat; then reduce to simmer and let cook for an hour or so, stirring occasionally and breaking up the whole tomatoes.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.

147

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, cut in chunks, 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 to 3 Tbsp. dried basil (3 times more if fresh), and more.

Yes, Real 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.

Real Italian Tomato Sauce

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