Easy Pasta Sauce
This easy pasta sauce recipe is rich, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes! Made with San Marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, and quality olive oil, it tastes like it simmered all day. Perfect for weeknight pasta, meatball subs, or lasagna.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced about 1/3 -1/2 cup
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced or thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 28 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes whole or crushed, canned
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pot, add olive oil over low heat. Dice the onion and add to the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, sweating the onions until they begin to turn translucent.
- Mince the garlic and add to the onions. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir into the aromatics. Cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the paste.
- If using whole tomatoes, crush them by hand in a bowl. Add crushed tomatoes and salt to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Notes
Yield: Makes about 3-4 cups of sauce, enough for 1 pound of pasta (4-6 servings).
Technique: Keep the heat low when sweating the onions.
Variations: Add Italian sausage, ground beef, or meatballs to make this a meat sauce. Stir in heavy cream for a creamy tomato sauce. Fresh basil, oregano, or a bay leaf add aromatic depth.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg