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Servings: 4

Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

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A quick and easy tomato sauce made from chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil, this Pomodoro Sauce is perfect for pasta and dipping!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in puree
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil minced
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound favorite pasta cooked to al dente and drained

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in saucepan and add the onions and garlic. Sauté until they start to soften and are fragrant.
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  • Roughly chop the whole tomatoes, adding to the pan along with any leftover puree. Also stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
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  • Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Sauce should be a little chunky.
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  • Toss with your favorite cooked pasta and top with a fresh grates of Fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal, Carbohydrates: 90g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 445mg, Potassium: 463mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 148IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pomodoro sauce