Description
A simple and comforting sauce recipe that enhances any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil for a different flavor.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for a more vibrant taste.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sauce, easy sauce, comforting sauce, tomato sauce