Tomato Sauce (Sugo alla Pomadore) Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce (Sugo alla Pomadore)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 md. onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 dash crushed red chile flakes; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves,; 1 tbsp. dried thyme; what ever herb is avalible; 1/2 md. carrot, grated; 1/2 stalk celery, finely diced; 2 cans (1-3/4 lb. each) crushed tomatoes (use a quality canned tomato Pomi, Glen Muir, some brand of San Marzanos; what ever, just not that Hunts; some generic crap with the all the preservatives and citric acid); Salt (seasoning as you go)

Servings: persons

1 md. onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 dash crushed red chile flakes
3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves,
1 tbsp. dried thyme
what ever herb is avalible
1/2 md. carrot, grated
1/2 stalk celery, finely diced
2 cans (1-3/4 lb. each) crushed tomatoes (use a quality canned tomato Pomi, Glen Muir, some brand of San Marzanos
what ever, just not that Hunts
some generic crap with the all the preservatives and citric acid)
Salt (seasoning as you go)

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the thyme, chili flakes, tomato paste, and carrot, and celery and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot and celery is quite soft.
4
Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
5
Lower the heat to just barely a simmer for 30 minutes or until it's thick.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
If the sauce at the end is a little bitter or acidic add a table spoon of sugar but no more.
8
This is your basic spaghetti sauce.
9
(Note: The herb thyme can be interchanged with other herbs; Basil, marjoram, etc.)

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 md. onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 dash crushed red chile flakes, 3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves,, and more.

Yes, Tomato Sauce (Sugo alla Pomadore) 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 (Sugo alla Pomadore)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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