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A top view of a bowl of tomato sauce with parsley on top and a spoon in the sauce.

Basic Tomato Sauce

Combinesstore bought tomato sauce with minced vegetables, spices, and seasonings for a flavorful sauce that's great over pasta.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 cups
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 green pepper seeded and minced
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 c. tomato sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and saute for 5 minutes. 
  • Next, add in the green pepper and garlic and saute for 5 additional minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, Italians seasonings, oregano, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and sugar.  Mix well and bring to a boil. 
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce at this point and adjust the salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings as needed. 
  • Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe