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Fresh Tomato Sauce

A simple and flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh ingredients, perfect for pasta or pizza.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 pounds ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Equipment

  • Large pot or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Dice the fresh tomatoes and chop the onion.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
  6. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

This sauce is versatile; use it with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.