Microwave Tomato Sauce

Whip up a rich and flavorful homemade tomato sauce in just 15 minutes with this Microwave Tomato Sauce recipe—your secret weapon for quick weeknight meals! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce delivers all the comforting taste of traditional simmered sauces without the wait. The microwave technique locks in bold flavors and keeps cleanup minimal, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity for a perfectly smooth finish. Customize with a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and serve it warm over pasta, spread on pizza, or as a satisfying dipping sauce. This effortless recipe is your go-to for fresh, homemade flavor on demand!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, pour the canned crushed tomatoes and add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix everything well.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or plastic wrap, leaving a small gap to allow steam to escape.

Step 4

Microwave the mixture on high for 5 minutes, then carefully remove it and stir the sauce. The bowl will be hot, so use oven mitts to handle it.

Step 5

Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for another 5 minutes on high. Stir once more to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. Serve warm with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	487.2 grams (487.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	383

Total Fat 29.00g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1684mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 30.70g	11%
Dietary Fiber 7.60g	27%
Total Sugars 20.90g
Protein 5.60g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1380mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 30.2%