Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, halved
2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)
¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half
salt to taste

Nutrition Info

152 calories
carbohydrate: 20.8 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 7.4 g
fiber: 4.8 g
protein: 4.2 g
saturatedFat: 1.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 303.6 mg
sugar: 2.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a basic recipe for authentic Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi and more.

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