Homemade Italian Red Sauce

Homemade Italian Red Sauce

This Italian red sauce recipe is simple to make with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, fresh basil, and a few basic pantry items.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 10 mins
Total Time
2 hr 20 mins
Calories
149 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.
Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Homemade Italian Red Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed diced tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup olive oil

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