Homemade Tomato Sauce
recipe

A delicious and versatile sauce perfect for pasta, lasagna, or meatballs. This recipe is easy and quick, and it’s great to make in larger batches.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: About 4-6 servings

Ingredients

- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix well.
5. Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Stir to combine.
6. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. If using, add the balsamic vinegar and mix.
8. Serve immediately with pasta or let it cool and freeze for later use.
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately 150 g):
- Energy: 120 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Salt: 0.5 g

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