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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.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup sweet onion seeds removed, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 5 cups tomatoes about 2 ½ pounds, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh, cut into thin strips
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- grated 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.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup sweet onion, 5 cloves garlic
- Add tomatoes and sugar. Keep sauce over medium-low heat and sauté for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.5 cups tomatoes, 1 teaspoon sugar
- 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.2 tablespoons basil, ½ teaspoon salt
- Serve with spaghetti or penne pasta, extra basil, and fresh Parmesan. Enjoy!grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
- Tomato: Campari, vine-ripened, or fresh garden tomatoes will all work great in this recipe.
- Sugar: Feel free to leave out the sugar if you prefer your sauce less sweet.
- Herbs: Experiment with changing up the fresh herbs, and try oregano or parsley.
- Cooking: The longer you let the sauce simmer, the deeper and bolder the flavors will become.
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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
