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Easy Homemade Vegetarian Tomato Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy Homemade Vegetarian Tomato Sauce

Tired of bland, store-bought sauces? This homemade vegetarian tomato sauce is incredibly easy, packed with fresh flavor, and ready in about 30 minutes. It's the perfect versatile base for all your favorite pasta dishes and pizzas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 cup
Calories: 67
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 x 15-oz / 440 ml (14.9 fl oz) BPA-free can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 x 15-oz / 440 ml (14.9 fl oz) BPA-free can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped fresh oregano leaves, or ½ tsp / 2.5 ml (0.1 fl oz) dried
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) sea salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) freshly ground black pepper
  • Make a double batch! This sauce can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
  • For a richer, deeper flavor, allow the tomato paste to cook and caramelize for a minute before adding the other tomato products.
  • For a chunkier sauce, skip the blending step entirely or just pulse a few times to break down the largest pieces.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Using a handheld immersion blender or a stand blender, carefully blend the sauce to your desired smoothness.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  8. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves at the very end of cooking for a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 20g

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