True Believer Tomato Sauce

Elevate your homemade Italian dishes with the bold, rich flavors of True Believer Tomato Sauce! This classic recipe showcases premium ingredients like velvety San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant dried herbs, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Slow-simmered to perfection, this sauce infuses layers of flavor from sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Whether ladled over pasta, spread on a pizza crust, or used as a dipping sauce, this versatile, easy-to-make recipe will earn its place at your table. With just 10 minutes of prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality sauce everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, and balsamic vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan partially.

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or sugar to suit your preference.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1002.8 grams (1002.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	559

Total Fat 30.30g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3381mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 67.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 40.30g
Protein 10.60g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1939mg	41%

*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: 46.6%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 46.2%