Tomato sauce is a basic, versatile sauce made from tomatoes and aromatics—used in pasta, pizza, stews, and many dishes.
Classic Tomato Sauce 🍅
Ingredients
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (or fresh blended tomatoes)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Basil or oregano
How to make it
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in tomatoes and stir.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Simmer 15–30 minutes until thickened.
- Add a pinch of sugar if it tastes too sour.
Tips
- Add chili flakes for spice 🌶️
- Add butter at the end for a richer taste
- Blend for a smooth sauce or leave chunky for rustic style
If you want, I can also show:
- pizza sauce version
- pasta sauce with meat (bolognese style)
- or quick 10-minute tomato sauce recipe
