Italian
Crushed Tomato Sauce
A community recipe for Crushed Tomato Sauce, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- ¼ cups Olive Oil
- ½ Onion or an equal amount of shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can Tomatoes Cento brand is best
- 5–6 Basil julienned or minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- Several Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning optional
Make it
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, if desired.
- 2
Turn the heat down to low and add tomatoes.
- 3
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Taste a spoonful of the sauce, and season with salt to taste; taste again and salt as needed.
- 5
After it is salted to your taste, stir in the basil and remove from the heat.
- 6
Serve however you like and enjoy!
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Crushed Tomato Sauce” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4518888, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.