Savory Tomato Sauce
recipe

This delicious tomato sauce is the perfect addition to cooked pasta. Its flavor deepens with a long simmer, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and basil.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
6. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information per serving (approx.):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 4 g

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