Here’s a simple and versatile tomato sauce recipe you can use for pasta, pizza, meat dishes, or as a base for other recipes.
🍅 Homemade Tomato Sauce
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 800g canned whole or diced tomatoes (or fresh peeled tomatoes)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add tomatoes
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and crush them with a spoon or potato masher.
- Stir in sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Simmer
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
4. Finish and serve
- Optional: blend for a smooth sauce with an immersion blender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Use immediately, or store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
🌟 Tips
- Richer flavor: Cook slowly on low heat for 45–60 minutes.
- Extra depth: Add a splash of red wine or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Versatility: Use as a base for pasta, pizza, meatballs, or baked dishes.
If you want, I can also give a spicy roasted tomato sauce recipe with garlic, chili flakes, and roasted vegetables for a smoky, rich flavor.
