Ingredients
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- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until golden brown, careful not to burn.
- Add canned tomatoes, crushing them gently with your hands as you pour them in.
- Season the mixture with oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Let it simmer for at least 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, add chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg