Sugo Di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

Name: Sugo Di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, halved; 2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes); 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn in half; salt to taste

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This is a basic recipe for authentic Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi and more.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, halved

2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)

1/4 cup fresh basil, torn in half

salt to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.4g 9%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 304mg 13%

Total Carbohydrate 20.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber 4.8g 17%

Total Sugars 2.4g

Protein 4.2g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat.

Add onion and garlic.

Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add passata, basil, and salt.

Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.

Remove garlic halves before serving.