How to Make Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade pasta sauce made from fresh, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil. The combination of these two simple ingredients creates a sauce that is bursting with flavor and perfect for coating your favorite pasta. This Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce recipe is a classic, and once you taste it, you'll understand why it's a staple in kitchens around the world.

Using fresh tomatoes is key to making a delicious pasta sauce. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes shines throu...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ¾ cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    155 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 472mg