Homemade Classic Tomato Sauce
Equipment
- 4 QT Pot
- Large Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 28 oz - 796 ml La Pavoncella Italian Peeled Tomato's. Can use any good quality canned tomatoes. The sauce in the can should be thick and not watery.
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil.
- 1 tbsp Salt. Start with 1 tsp and adjust to taste as needed. Can add more than 1 tbsp total if needed.
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves. Peeled, Whole.
- Fresh Basil Leaves. Optional, to Taste.
Instructions
- Start by blending the canned tomatoes if the tomatoes are whole.
- Add the puréed tomatoes to a large pot along with the olive oil, salt, whole garlic cloves and basil (if using) .
- Over high heat bring the sauce to a boil.
- Once the sauce is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, and partially cover with a lid.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce for about 4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition Information (24 Servings 1/2 Cup):
- 49 Calories
- 4.5g Carbohydrates.
- 1.1g Fiber.
- 2.5g Fat.
- 2.2g Protein.