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Pasta Sauce Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes

A vibrant and flavorful pasta sauce made with fresh tomatoes, perfect for enhancing any dish or serving as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Blender or immersion blender (optional)

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and dicing the fresh tomatoes.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in the fresh basil, oregano, and sugar if using.
  7. Blend if desired using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

This sauce pairs beautifully with various pasta dishes and can also be used as a dipping sauce.