Plum Tomato Sauce

Plum tomatoes are simmered and processed with simple, flavorful ingredients in this homemade sauce that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a medium pot over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes.

Step 2

Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer. Add sugar, oregano, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; mix well. Let simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency is reached, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 3

Place a food mill on top of a large bowl. Transfer mixture to the food mill and process, working in batches if needed.