Homemade Italian Sauce

Homemade Italian Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    79

Evoke the warmth of a Sunday supper with this rich, deeply flavored Italian sauce. A timeless classic, brimming with sweet tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs, perfect for blanketing your favorite pasta.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Fiber
    10 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    755 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Base: In a blender or food processor, pulse the whole peeled tomatoes with their juice and the sliced garlic until you achieve a chunky consistency. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Sauté Aromatics: In a medium-sized Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the blended tomato mixture, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add the chopped green bell pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar (if using). Stir well to combine. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Slow Cook for Depth: Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring periodically to prevent sticking. Cook for at least 1-2 hours, or longer for a richer, more developed flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it gets. (120 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Serve hot over your favorite pasta, meatballs, or vegetables.

For an even deeper flavor, consider adding a parmesan rind while the sauce simmers. Remove it before serving.
If the sauce becomes too thick during simmering, add a little water or vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
This sauce freezes beautifully! Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 26 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Paula Steuber

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. My family loved it!

  • Lorena Gorczany

    This recipe is fantastic! The long simmer time really makes a difference in the flavor.

  • Newell Koeppfunk

    So much better than store-bought! I'll never buy jarred sauce again.

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