Simple Tomato Sauce

OriginItalian-American home cooking

Active12 min

Total40 min

EquipmentSaucepan

Heat

MEDIUM

For the garlic, then reduce for the simmer

Simmer

25-30min

Uncovered, stirring occasionally

	1 · SAUTÉ	2 · SIMMER
2 tbsp ≈ 30 mL olive oil	Heat in a saucepan over medium heat.
3 garlic cloves	Add minced, cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
28 oz ≈ 794 g crushed tomatoes		Stir in with the salt and basil.1
1 tsp ≈ 5 mL salt		Stir in with the tomatoes.
1 tsp ≈ 5 mL dried basil		Stir in with the tomatoes.

1 · SAUTÉ

2 · SIMMER

2 tbsp ≈ 30 mL olive oil

Heat in a saucepan over medium heat.

3 garlic cloves

Add minced, cook until fragrant, about 1 min.

28 oz ≈ 794 g crushed tomatoes

Stir in with the salt and basil.1

1 tsp ≈ 5 mL salt

Stir in with the tomatoes.

1 tsp ≈ 5 mL dried basil

Stir in with the tomatoes.

Protein

Produce

Dairy & Egg

Pantry & Grain

Spice & Seasoning

Liquid & Fat

Notes

Freezes well. Keeps up to 3 months frozen -- portion it out before freezing for easy weeknight reheats.

Original A basic weeknight red sauce.