Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2–3 tablespoons tomato paste see notes
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small Dutch oven or heavy pot.
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, basil, or thyme before serving.
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For a thicker sauce, add more tomato paste as needed.
Fresh herbs can enhance flavor if added right before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg