Description
Elevate your meals with this Healthy Homemade Tomato Sauce that bursts with flavor and simplicity. In just 30 minutes, you can create a wholesome sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, or casseroles. Packed with fresh ingredients and low in sodium and sugar, this sauce is not only easy to make but also family-friendly. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this versatile recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp white sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic and Italian seasoning in olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, white sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer on low-medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg