This sauce is super versatile, quick and easy to make, can be made in advance, frozen in small batches and warmed up as needed. It makes a delicious sauce for pasta, veggie noodles, vegetables, eggs.

The word pomodoro means tomato, and this is the most basic tomato sauce you can make. And while it only has a few ingredients, it is definitely full of flavor. This week I made a double batch, used on pasta and zucchini noodles primavera and froze the rest in quart sized containers.

Pomodoro Sauce

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Servings 4

Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 28 oz cans, whole peeled plum tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1-2 tbs fresh basil

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic, reduce heat to low, sauté until garlic is softened, but not brown.
• Pour tomatoes into a bowl and squeeze with hands to break up. Add tomatoes and juice to the pan. If prefer, pulse several times in a blender rather than using hands.
• Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Simmer on low and let simmer for 40-45 minutes until thickened. If starts to become too thick, add water, a few teaspoons at a time.
• Taste for seasoning and add if needed. Option to add a few pinches of oregano.
• Use on your favorite pasta or vegetables and top with fresh chopped basil.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal

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