Tomato Sauce - Simple and Quick! Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce - Simple and Quick!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, peeled, chopped into large chunks and finely chopped in a food processor; ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; 6 garlic cloves, finely hand chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cansplum tomatoes with juice, pureed in a blender; 1 bay leaf; ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped (or fresh oregano); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Heat a medium sized heavy bottomed pot to medium and warm the olive oil.
2
Add the chopped onions, hot pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 15 minutes - a little bit of brown is O.K.
3
It adds some flavor!
4
Add the garlic, stir and cook for three minutes.
5
Taste the tomatoes to determine how much salt you want to add.
6
Add the pureed tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil, drop to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat.
9
Add the chopped basil or oregano and stir.
10
Let sit for about 5 minutes.
11
Enjoy with what ever dish you are making!

354

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, peeled, chopped into large chunks and finely chopped in a food processor, ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Tomato Sauce - Simple and Quick! 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!

Tomato Sauce - Simple and Quick!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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