Classic Tomato Sauce

Quick, simple and oh so delicious!

 

Classic & Versatile

I love this simple but very flavorful tomato sauce! It is an incredibly versatile sauce that works equally as well served as soup.

 

Recipe

Classic Tomato Sauce

Yields 2 - 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • (1) 24 oz can whole or crushed tomatoes

  • 1/2 Vidalia onion, roughly chopped

  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 16 oz water, more as needed

  • 1 tablespoon oregano

  • 2 dried bay leaves

  • 3 fresh basil leaves

Method

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add onions and tomato paste. Sauté until onions are fragrant and soften.

Add canned tomatoes, water, oregano, bay leaves and basil. If using, crush whole tomatoes by hand or using a spatula.

Return sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Remove basil leaves. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, approximately 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves. Pour sauce into blender. Process until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.

Enjoy this sauce spooned over pasta, served as soup or paired with our Baked Eggplant Rounds.

 
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