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Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro) recipe

Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro)

This Authentic Italian tomato sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro) is a fresh and flavorful recipe. Great with any pasta, vegan, vegetarian, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Classic Italian Recipe, italian tomato sauce, Pasta al Pomodoro, Sugo al Pomodoro, Tomato Sauce
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup onion yellow, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 28 oz whole tomatoes canned
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper crushed
  • 1 sprig basil

Instructions

  • Start by slicing, or dicing, your onion. Add good quality extra virgin olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
  • When the oil shimmers, add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic minced.
  • Then, add the canned tomatoes. Break gently the tomato with a wooden spoon and stir occasionally as the sauce cooks for 20-25 minutes on low heat.
  • Right after turning off the heat, add a little salt and pepper, and the fresh basil, and stir to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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