Best 9 Simple Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of a classic Italian sauce, the versatile and flavorful tomato sauce. This timeless recipe forms the foundation of numerous dishes, from hearty pasta meals to savory pizzas. With its vibrant red hue and rich, tangy taste, tomato sauce adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This article presents a collection of tomato sauce recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your taste preferences. From a classic tomato sauce simmered to perfection, to a roasted tomato sauce with a smoky depth, and a spicy arrabbiata sauce that packs a punch, these recipes cater to a range of culinary adventures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, let these tomato sauce recipes guide you in creating delicious and memorable meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This basic pasta dish can be transformed by adding extras like cooked bacon, shrimp or even a few handfuls of baby spinach to the sauce. We like canned San Marzano plum tomatoes because they are slightly sweeter and less acidic than other varieties.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 cup torn basil leaves
12 ounces spaghetti
Grated Parmesan, optional
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Steps:

  • Cook the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the oil heats up and the garlic just starts to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes; rinse the can with about 1 cup of water, and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil, raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to package directions; strain well.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and stir to coat. Serve with Parmesan if desired.

SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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I've used this sauce for lasagna, ziti, eggplant Parmesan, meatballs, and spaghetti. You name it, it's great with it.

Provided by Samantha Jones

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water with the onion mixture until smooth; add sugar, parsley, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, fennel, and pepper. Stir the mixture, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the seasonings have permeated the sauce, 1 hour to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1264.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SIMPLE ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE



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So simple and good for you! Perfect sauce for pizzas and pasta. Can be substituted for canned tomato sauce in any recipe. Doesn't require ripe tomatoes. Make lots when tomatoes are cheap, and freeze it in batches.

Provided by fishanyone

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large tomatoes or 2 lbs roma tomatoes
1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes in half. Slice top 1/2 inch off of garlic to expose cloves. Arrange garlic and tomatoes (cut side up) on foil-lined baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over garlic. (This will keep garlic from drying out and getting bitter.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for easier handling.
  • Pour juice out of tomatoes. Discard juice. Squeeze tomato pulp and roasted garlic into blender or food processor. Dicard tomato skins and garlic paper. Blend or process for 5-10 seconds to obtain a smooth consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.4, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.7

SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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This simple, savory sauce is rich with tomato flavor. A few basil stems - or whatever herbs you've got on hand - add a welcome aromatic note, and a little zip with a blender or food mill leave it with a smooth, silky texture. Use in lasagna, pasta, pizza, or anywhere else you'd use a jar of store-bought marinara.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups diced yellow onions, red onions or shallots
Fine sea salt
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled, diced, crushed or puréed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
4 to 5 basil stems (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Set a medium Dutch oven or similar pot over medium heat, and add 4 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring regularly, until onions are lightly golden and tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • In the meantime, pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and use hands to crush, if using whole tomatoes. Pour about 1 1/2 cups water into the can and swirl to rinse any remaining purée off the sides. Add the water to tomatoes in bowl and set aside.
  • Once onions are soft and golden, add garlic and cook, stirring, until it threatens to turn golden, about 90 seconds. Add tomato paste, if using, and cook until color deepens, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt. If using, add basil stems and red-pepper flakes. Stirring regularly, allow sauce to come to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until sauce tastes savory and all raw tomato flavor is gone, about 45 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Use a hand blender to purée, pass through a food mill or let cool, then purée using a blender or food processor. Tomato sauce can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated or frozen up to 3 months.

ULTRA SIMPLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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I looked around and all of the porcupine meatball recipes that have been posted include extra and (I think) unnecessary ingredients like Worcestershire sauce. This is the recipe my family has been using since I was a kid. They're very easy to make, taste great with ground beef or turkey, and freeze well. A couple of notes: if you use onion, chop it so it isn't only about double the size of the rice (or less). If it's too much larger it might not be as easy to form the meatballs and could be weird to bite in to. The rice you use should be uncooked Minute Rice, the kind that cooks in like 5 minutes or so.

Provided by HocoRuco

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup rice
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, rice, onion, egg and one can of soup.
  • Roll into meatballs that are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and put in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Combine second can of tomato soup with water (only about half as much as you would to make it into tomato soup) and pour half over the meatballs in baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Make sure you're keeping an eye on them. Cut one meatball in half to determine if it is cooked all the way through.
  • Heat remaining tomato soup and water mixture and pour over meatballs when serving.

LIGHTER CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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Such a delicious chicken dish!! If you are tight on time, you can substitute 2 cups of your favorite plain tomato sauce for the simple tomato sauce. Two cups of fresh bread crumbs can be substituted for the panko (they will shrink as they toast). Because these cutlets are breaded, one cutlet per person is plenty - but try to buy the largest chicken breasts you can to ensure good size portions.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
table salt & fresh ground pepper
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
vegetable oil cooking spray
3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and sliced into cutlets
2 cups tomato sauce, warmed
3 ounces part-skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tsp)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, minced
table salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 475°F.
  • Combine the bread crumbs and oil in a 12-inch skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, about 20 minutes. Spread the bread crumbs in a shallow dish and cool slightly; when cool, stir in the parmesan.
  • In a second shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper together. In a third shallow dish, whisk the egg whites and water together.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top and spray the rack with vegetable oil spray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the cutlets in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg whites, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Press on the bread crumbs to make sure they adhere. Lay the chicken on the wire rack.
  • Spray the tops of the chicken with the vegetable oil spray. Bake until the meat is no longer pink in the center and feel firm when pressed with a finger, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the sauce onto the center of each cutlet; top the sauce with 2 tablespoons of the mozzarella. Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and serve, passing the remaining sauce and parmesan separately.
  • FOR SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE: Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor until mostly smooth, about ten one second pulses; set aside.
  • Cook the garlic, tomato paste, oil and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the tomato paste begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the puréed tomatoes and cook until the sauce is thickened and measures 2 cups, about 20 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 766, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 24

SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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Transform a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a flavorful sauce for pizza or pasta, simply by adding garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, (optional)
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add red-pepper flakes (optional) and tomatoes, breaking them up as you go. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in oregano leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 g, Fat 4 g

SIMPLE SEASONED TOMATO SAUCE



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Just like the name suggests...a simple sauce to make but a pleasure to eat. This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentis...Everyday Italian. Update Sept. 07--bay leaves appeared in the directions, but not ingredients. Fixed now!!!

Provided by Canadian Jane

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chapped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 (32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 -6 basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent--about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavour.
  • I like my sauce a little spicier, so I add a few red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 406.9, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.9

Tips for Making the Best Tomato Sauce:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the taste of your sauce. Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes that are bursting with flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in a watery sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to develop and deepen. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Add a touch of sugar or honey: A touch of sugar or honey can help to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and create a more well-rounded flavor.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a splash of red wine or vinegar for a little extra depth of flavor.

Conclusion:

This simple tomato sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any number of dishes. Whether you're using it as a base for pasta sauce, pizza sauce, or stew, this recipe is sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a homemade tomato sauce that's bursting with flavor. So next time you're in the kitchen, give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy it is to make a delicious tomato sauce from scratch.

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