Authentic Quick Italian Tomato Sauce
Authentic Quick Italian Tomato Sauce is a vibrant, homemade sauce that elevates any meal with its rich flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta nights, pizza toppings, or as a dipping sauce. Create an Italian feast in your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and dice them. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg