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This homemade tomato sauce is made with canned tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil, parsley, and seasonings. It’s homemade comfort food at it’s best.
- Flavor: Bright and tangy with a hint of basil, homemade tomato sauce tastes better than store-bought.
- Skill Level: Everything is simmered to perfection in a single pot. It’s beginner-friendly with minimal hands-on time.
- Serving Suggestions: Dip breadsticks or use the sauce as a base for hearty sloppy joes.
- Yield: If the pot is big enough, double or triple the recipe and freeze for future recipes.
Ingredient Tips for Homemade Tomato Sauce
- Tomatoes: Use the highest quality canned tomatoes, like San Marzano, for the best flavor. For a chunkier sauce, diced or crushed tomatoes work well. Fresh tomatoes will take a little longer to cook, but they add great flavor to the sauce.
- Seasonings: This sauce is seasoned with basil, oregano, and parsley. For more flavor, add a dash of Italian seasoning, a simple shake of rosemary, or some red pepper flakes.
- Variations: Add some heavy whipping cream to the pot once the sauce is pureed after Step 3 for a creamier sauce. Sliced mushrooms, shredded zucchini, or any leftover veggies from the fridge will stretch the sauce and add some nutrients!
- If your sauce is tasting too acidic, add up to ½ teaspoon of sugar, honey, or ¼ cup of grated carrots to the sauce in Step 3.
- Simmer uncovered for a thicker sauce. Add water or broth if it thickens too much!
- Blend all or part of the sauce with an immersion blender (right in the pot!) for a smoother texture.
Ways to Use Tomato Sauce
This homemade tomato sauce is super versatile and packed with cozy, savory flavor. It’s one of those go-to recipes you’ll find endless ways to use, like in these recipes!
This sauce makes a great dip for garlic bread or mozzarella sticks, too!
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftover homemade tomato sauce in a covered container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in zippered bags for up to 3 months.
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Tomato Sauce
This homemade tomato sauce is rich, fresh, and full of bold flavor. It's perfect for pasta, spaghetti, chicken, or pizza!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 small onion diced
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- ▢ ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
In a pot, combine olive oil and onion over medium heat. Cook until onions start to soften. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Gently mash the tomatoes with your hands and add to the pan with juices. Stir in basil.
Simmer 20 minutes, adding water if needed to reach desired consistency. Optional: Once thickened, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to desired consistency.
Stir in parsley. Taste sauce and season with add salt & pepper.
Simmer to thicken to desired consistency.
The acidity of tomatoes can vary based on brand. If your tomato sauce is acidic, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or 1/4 cup grated carrots.
Sauce can be left slightly chunky or blended smooth with a hand blender or a blender.
If using a blender, be sure not to place the lid on tightly or the steam could cause it to burst open.
Keep leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. This sauce freezes well and will last for 3 months in the freezer.
Calories: 110 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Pasta, Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian
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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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