Easy, Homemade Tomato Sauce
Keep the basic ingredients for this in your pantry, and you'll never be without what you need for a really easy weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 190kcal
Equipment
- Large flat-bottomed frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes
- 4 tbsp 1/2 stick butter
- ½ white or yellow onion peeled, but ONLY chopped in half
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil optional
- Fresh oregano optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium low heat in a large, frying pan
- Combine the entire can of tomatoes (including juices), the onion, and garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn the heat up to medium and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes.
- Stop by to occasionally stir the sauce, breaking up the whole tomatoes with your wooden spoon as they soften.
For a chunkier sauce:
- Discard the onion. Add 1 lb cooked pasta of your choice to the sauce and toss. Top with parmesan and fresh herbs.
For a smoother sauce:
- Discard the onion if desired. Once cooked, add the contents of the pan to a blender. Add fresh basil and oregano (make sure to take the leaves off of the stem). Blend until nice and smooth.
- Pour in 4 even servings over 1 lb cooked pasta. Garnish with parmesan and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal
