How to Make Seven-Ingredient Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomato sauce is a staple in many kitchens, and for good reason – it's versatile, flavorful, and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Whether you're making pasta, pizza, or braised meats, having a good tomato sauce on hand is essential. While there are countless variations of tomato sauce out there, this Seven-Ingredient Tomato Sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that can be whipped up in no time.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it only requires seven ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Pour in tomato paste, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, pepper, salt, basil, and sugar; stir. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 700mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 791mg