Irresistible Sunday Sauce Italian
This Sunday Sauce Italian is a family favorite, simmered to perfection with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic. The intoxicating aromas will remind you of cherished gatherings around the dinner table. Perfect for pasta nights or as a versatile sauce for meats and veggies, this recipe is simple yet packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces San Marzano canned tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add crushed tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped basil and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for at least an hour.
- Before serving, mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg