Pantry Friendly Tomato Sauce

Whip up a batch of this irresistible Pantry Friendly Tomato Sauce, a quick and satisfying recipe made entirely from shelf-stable ingredients you likely already have on hand. Featuring rich, vibrant canned crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a touch of dried oregano, this simple yet flavorful sauce comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can add a dash of crushed red pepper for heat or a touch of sugar to balance acidity. Optional parmesan cheese lends a velvety richness, while a sprinkle of dried basil or parsley offers a hint of freshness. Ideal for pasta, pizza, or any dish in need of a hearty, homemade upgrade, this sauce is a must-try staple you'll revisit again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil or parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the saucepan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste the sauce and add sugar if needed to balance acidity.

Step 6

Simmer the sauce uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

If desired, stir in grated parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added richness.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately over pasta, pizza, or your favorite dish. Garnish with dried basil or parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(903.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	721.5

Total Fat 44.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 4188.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.3g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12.8IU	0%
Calcium 952.2mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2766.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 30.1%