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Homemade Tomato Sauce

Homemade Classic Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 49
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 28 oz - 796 ml La Pavoncella Italian Peeled Tomato's. Can use any good quality canned tomatoes. The sauce in the can should be thick and not watery.
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil.
  • 1 tbsp Salt. Start with 1 tsp and adjust to taste as needed. Can add more than 1 tbsp total if needed.
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves. Peeled, Whole.
  • Fresh Basil Leaves. Optional, to Taste.

Equipment

  • 4 QT Pot
  • Large Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by blending the canned tomatoes if the tomatoes are whole.
  2. Add the puréed tomatoes to a large pot along with the olive oil, salt, whole garlic cloves and basil (if using) .
  3. Over high heat bring the sauce to a boil.
  4. Once the sauce is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, and partially cover with a lid.
  5. Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce for about 4 hours.

Notes

Nutrition Information (24 Servings 1/2 Cup):
  • 49 Calories
  • 4.5g Carbohydrates. 
  • 1.1g Fiber.
  • 2.5g Fat. 
  • 2.2g Protein. 
 
Net Carbs: 3.4g / Serving   
*Nutrition information will vary depending on brand of canned tomatoes and how much you reduce the sauce*