Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
An easy Italian tomato sauce made from scratch with just 4 ingredients in only 10 minutes! This tomato sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza or simply for dunking some char-grilled ciabatta into. It's SO rich in flavour and couldn't be easier.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 15 oz good quality canned chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 handful fresh basil optional
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Finely chop or crush the garlic and add it to a skillet or frying pan with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute the garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
- Add the tomatoes then rinse out the can with 1-2 tablespoons of water and add that to the sauce. If your tomatoes are quite chunky or you prefer a smoother consistency you can use a potato masher to crush them at this point (optional).
- Add a pinch of salt and simmer on a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until reduced slightly. Turn off the heat and add a handful of freshly chopped basil (optional).
- If serving with pasta, use a small amount of pasta water to emulsify the sauce, add the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated (sauce makes enough for 400g or 14oz of pasta to serve 4).
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Notes
- Buying tomatoes - the quality of the tomatoes is the most important part of this recipe. The two brands I trust and use often are Cirio and Mutti. I have heard good things about Cento tomatoes in the US but have never used them myself. Don't use tomatoes that are canned in water.
- Storage - The sauce can be frozen in a suitable container or freezer bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
