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Homemade Pasta Sauce

A rich and flavorful homemade pasta sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups fresh tomatoes chopped or crushed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional

Method
 

Cooking the Sauce
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, basil, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh basil before serving.
  8. If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.

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