Simple Tomato Sauce

Elevate your homemade pasta nights with this Simple Tomato Sauce recipe—a timeless classic that's both easy to make and bursting with rich, comforting flavors. Crafted with everyday pantry staples like olive oil, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, this sauce is gently simmered to perfection with a blend of dried herbs, a hint of sugar for balance, and optional fresh parsley for a burst of brightness. In just 45 minutes, including prep and cook time, you’ll have a versatile, mouthwatering sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, enhances casseroles, or works as an irresistible dip. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this quick and flavorful tomato sauce will become your go-to recipe for homemade Italian-inspired dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover the saucepan partially with a lid and let the sauce cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 9

If using fresh parsley, stir it in right before serving for added freshness.

Step 10

Serve warm over pasta, as a dipping sauce, or use as a base for other recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(957.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	532.6

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2183.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2926.5mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 45.1%