Description
Authentic Quick Italian Tomato Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine in just 20-30 minutes. Made with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, this versatile sauce elevates any meal—whether drizzled over pasta, spread on pizza, or used as a dipping sauce. Enjoy the rich aroma that fills your kitchen as you prepare this delightful sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe Roma or San Marzano tomatoes (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out seeds if desired. Mince garlic finely.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan. Stir well and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and let simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Serve over pasta or as desired, drizzling with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg