Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- Two 28 oz cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic chopped
- 1/2 large Onion chopped
- 1-1/3 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/4 cup Red Wine
- 1/2 tbsp Oregano
- 1/8 cup Sugar
- Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a large saucepan.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic salt, red wine, oregano, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors develop.
- Stir in the fresh basil during the last 5–10 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
If you have the time, feel free to let the sauce simmer a little longer. An extra 15–30 minutes can help deepen the flavor and thicken the sauce even more. Just keep it at a low simmer and stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
Fresh Tomato Option: Substitute about 2 pounds of ripe Roma or plum tomatoes for each 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes. Peel and chop or pulse until crushed. Because fresh tomatoes contain more water, allow additional simmering time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.