Seven Ingredient Tomato Sauce

15 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 3 hr
Ready In: 3 hr 10 min

“This is a very simple recipe to make and tastes great too. This sauce tastes extra good if you add fried meatballs or pork spareribs to the sauce. Another good addition is a can of drained peas, if you like them. Happy eating!” - by BIGRED7197

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
7 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon white sugar

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Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and cook and stir garlic, being careful not to burn it. Pour in tomato paste and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, pepper, salt, basil and sugar; stir. Cook on low for three hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (14 total)

Calories
91 cal
5%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Carbs
17.3 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (15)

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BIGRED7197

Mar. 30, 2010

"Yes I just would like to you should definitely use almost a tsp. of sugar to help w/ the acidity of the tomatoes, and to make sure if you are using meatballs and spareribs to cook them for the full th..." See moreree hours in the sauce!!! Enjoy! "

Amy B

Mar. 5, 2009

"Great, simple and easy. I make this in a crockpot and use 3 finely grated carrots instead of the sugar. Turns out great and freezes great...." See more"