How To Make Basic Tomato Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using it in your favorite pasta dishes or as a base for other Italian sauces.
Nutrition
- Calories : 78kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugars : 4g
- Protein : 1g
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