Homemade Pasta Sauce
This Homemade Pasta Sauce simmers canned tomatoes with onion, garlic, and Italian herbs into a rich 30 minute red sauce that beats anything from a jar.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 4 14.5 oz. cans crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 16 oz. can tomato sauce (can substitute 1 six-ounce can of tomato paste)
- 1-2 Tbsp. sugar to taste
- 1 Tbsp. corn starch
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Pinch of baking soda
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent. Add remaining sauce ingredients and combine well. Make sure to adjust your sugar, salt and pepper ratios now while the sauce is not too hot. Bring to a simmer and turn heat down to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 6mg