Basic Tomato Sauce
This is my go-to tomato sauce. I always have several quarts on hand in my freezer to include in recipes, or for a quick pasta dinner.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hr 45 min
Total Time
1 hr 55 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chop finely)
- 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh thyme leaves (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (shredded)
- 2 28- ouncetomatoes (whole Italian -- I prefer the Rega brand)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh basil (chiffonade)
- Kosher salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small stockpot. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, 8 to . Add the thyme and carrot and cook until the carrot is quite soft about .
- 2
Add in the tomatoes, with their juice, and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer until thick, about an hour and a half. Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt.