Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

This is a basic sugo recipe for traditional Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi, and more.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, halved
• 2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)
• ¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.