Name: Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil;1 onion, chopped;4 cloves garlic, halved;2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes);¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half;salt to taste

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, halved 2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes) ¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half salt to taste

Nutrition Info

152 calories carbohydrate: 20.8 g cholesterol: : - fat: 7.4 g fiber: 4.8 g protein: 4.2 g saturatedFat: 1.1 g servingSize: - sodium: 303.6 mg sugar: 2.4 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a basic recipe for authentic Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi and more.

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