Sauce Tomate

Invite the timeless elegance of French culinary tradition into your kitchen with this versatile Sauce Tomate recipe. Bursting with rich, savory flavors, this classic tomato sauce combines the natural sweetness of carrots and onions with the aromatic warmth of garlic, thyme, and basil. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, a hint of tomato paste, and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity, this sauce is a true staple for any home cook. Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples and ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate foundation for pasta dishes, lasagnas, or as a flavorful accompaniment to meats. Elevate your cooking with this easy yet authentic sauce that brings homemade comfort to every serving.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 800 grams canned tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 unit bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 250 milliliters water or vegetable stock

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the sugar, dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the water or vegetable stock and stir all ingredients together.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 8

Cover and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 9

After 30 minutes, check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with pasta, meats, or use as a base for other recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1388.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	600.4

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4229.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 11.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 263.1mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 2497.7mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 50.1%