Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans tomato puree
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (from simple to difficult)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the tomato puree, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the fresh basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 125
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Made with fresh ingredients
- Perfect for dipping or spreading on pizza
- Can be made ahead of time
User Comments:
"This sauce is amazing! It has the perfect balance of spices and flavors." - Sarah J.
"I love that this sauce is easy to make and tastes like it came from a restaurant." - John D.
"I used this sauce on my pizza and it was the best pizza I've ever made." - Emily S.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil instead.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the sauce, simmer it over low heat until warmed through.
