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Chunky marinara sauce in a glass jar with basil and kitchen background.

How to Make Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 pounds fresh red tomatoes any variety, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, drizzle in the olive oil, then add the diced onion, oregano, and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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  • Add in the fresh tomatoes, stir, and cook on low for another 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes have turned saucy.
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  • Stir in the basil, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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  • Use an immersion blender until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Once cooled, pour the sauce into a resealable jar and refrigerate.
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Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 248mgFiber: 4g
Keyword tomato sauce
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