Classic Italian Tomato Sauce
Classic Italian Tomato Sauce A robust tomato sauce made with olive oil, onion, sweet carrot, garlic, canned San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A flavorful, homemade tomato sauce to pair perfectly with any type of pasta.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 large Carrot (diced)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- (2) 28-ounce cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes (such as San Marzano)
- 6 ounces Tomato Paste
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil (chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dried Red Pepper Flakes (optional, if you like a little spice)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil and then add onion and carrot. Saute for 8-10 minutes or until softened. Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat if not adding tomatoes right away to make sure garlic doesn't burn.
- Puree tomatoes in a blender. Add to the onion carrot mixture. Stir in tomato paste, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Reduce heat to a medium-low and let simmer for at least 20-30 minutes. If time permits, let simmer on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve with fresh pasta.