How to Make Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sugo di Pomodoro, or Italian Tomato Sauce, is a staple in Italian cuisine and is used in a wide array of dishes, from pasta to pizza to meat. This rich and flavorful sauce is a simple yet essential recipe in any Italian kitchen. Made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs, this sauce is the perfect base for any Italian dish.

What sets this authentic Italian tomato sauce apart from others is the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Ripe, juicy tomatoes are the star of the sh...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 684mg