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Simple Tomato Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Fresh Basil, Pasta, Pizza Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28oz
  • 1/4 can Water use Crushed Tomato can
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 6 leaves Fresh Basil chopped
Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil

  2. Add minced garlic

  3. Cook until fragrant, not letting the garlic burn

  4. Add crushed tomatoes and water and cover saucepan (to prevent splattering)

  5. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder

  6. Add chopped basil

  7. Stir and bring to light boil, then reduce to simmer

  8. Simmer for 30 - 40 minutes, stirring occasionally

  9. Serve with pasta, use a pizza sauce or as a side dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

This is a great sauce for an easy weeknight meal.

Makes 1 - 4 servings and can be easily frozen for later use.