Basic Tomato Sauce
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Basic Tomato Sauce

A dependable, slowly simmered tomato sauce with olive oil, onion, garlic, and a balanced finish. Use it for pasta, pizza, baked vegetables, or as a foundation for more elaborate sauces.

50 min 6 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Heat 20 ml of the olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, translucent, and lightly sweet-smelling without browning.
2
Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not colored. Stir in the oregano and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
3
Add the tomatoes and their juices, then crush the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Season with the salt and black pepper and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is thick enough to briefly expose the bottom of the pan when stirred.
Thick tomato sauce showing a clean path when stirred Immagine generata dall'IA
5
Taste the sauce. If it is noticeably sharp, stir in the optional sugar; otherwise leave it out. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
6
Stir in the torn basil and the remaining 10 ml olive oil. Rest for 5 minutes, then taste and adjust the salt before serving or cooling for storage.

Perché questa ricetta funziona

Sweating the onion and garlic in olive oil builds a sweet aromatic base, while a patient uncovered simmer concentrates the tomatoes without requiring added sugar. Finishing with olive oil and basil keeps the sauce rounded and fresh.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Cool the sauce promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. Leave room for expansion when freezing.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of water if it has thickened too much.

Nutrizione / porzione

82kcal
1,87 gproteine
9,74 gcarboidrati
4,81 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 21 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 21 ago 2026