My Simple Tomato Sauce

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My Simple Tomato Sauce

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A very simple and basic tomato sauce
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Keyword sauce, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120
Author Aran Connolly

Equipment

  • 1 2 Quart Sauce Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion, minced
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 40 Ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried Basil
  • 1 Tbsp Sundried tomatoes (Optional) In oil or from dried, soaked for 30 minutes in warm water
  • 1 pinch red chili flakes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • warm olive oil
  • add onions and saute briefly for about 2 minutes or until tender and translucent
  • add garlic and stir, allow to saute for about a minute
  • add Sundried tomatoes or alternatlivey a 1/2 Tsp paste and allow to cook for about a minute
  • add herbs and tomatoes, simmer for about 20 minutes
  • season to taste and blend until smooth

Notes

San Marzano tomatoes are ideal because they have small seed pockets and are meatier which yields a smoother velvety sauce.
If the sauce is a bit too acidic a pinch of baking soda can help mellow it.