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5 from 4 votes

Easy Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

If you love spaghetti, then you have to try this authentic, Italian Pomodoro Sauce. Simply sauté onions and garlic, then add fresh tomatoes, and season with fresh basil for the best topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup sweet onion seeds removed, finely diced
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 5 cups tomatoes about 2 ½ pounds, finely diced
  • 1 tsp. sugar optional
  • 2 Tbsp. basil fresh, cut into thin strips
  • ½ tsp. salt to taste
  • Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • In a medium pot sauté olive oil and diced onion over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until onion is slightly translucent.  Add crushed garlic and continue sautéeing for 1 minute. 
  • Add tomatoes and sugar. Keep sauce over medium-low heat and sauté for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • During the last 5 minutes, start crushing the tomatoes with the back of your spoon. Do this until all tomatoes are completely crushed.
  • Stir in basil and salt to taste.  Reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with spaghetti or penne pasta, extra basil, and fresh Parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2750IU | Vitamin C: 42.8mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.1mg