One of the most versatile things you can make is a homemade sauce. It can be used for so many different meals, and this quick tomato sauce is my go-to. With just a few ingredients, you can make this yummy recipe in 30 short minutes.
What are the best tomatoes to use for sauce?
San Marzano tomatoes are the best option if you are making your own sauce. These have fewer seeds, which means they are less juicy or watery and allow your sauce to thicken. They are also low in acidity, allowing for a more flavorful sauce.
What can you make with your Quick Tomato Sauce?
There are many ways you can utilize this sauce, such as:
- Simple Pasta dish, with Parmigiana Reggiano
- Cacciatore
- Lasagna
- And more…
- Try my Best Eggplant Parmesan recipe too!
How long does this sauce last?
The sauce can last 3-5 days in the refrigerator or you can store in a Tupperware container in the freezer for up to 3 months. This is why I love this sauce so much because you can easily make it the day of or ahead of time.
Once you are ready to use the frozen sauce, it can easily be defrosted in the refrigerator over night the day before you want to use it. Then, I recommend adding it to a small saucepan to heat up in less than 10 minutes.
Shopping list for Quick Tomato Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- 28 oz can Peeled Tomatoes (Used Cento San Marzano with Basil)
- 6 oz can Tomato Paste (Used Pastene)
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Italian Seasoning
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Quick Tomato Sauce
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- Can Opener
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden or rubber spoon
- Tupperware container
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 28 oz can Tomatoes Used Cento San Marzano with Basil
- 6 oz can Tomato Paste Used Pastene
- 1/2 tsp Oregano Dried
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning Dried
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp water amount may vary on preference
Instructions
- Add Olive Oil to Sauce Pan on Medium Low Heat
- Small dice Garlic Cloves
- Use Can Opener to open Tomato cans
- Add Garlic to Sauce Pan and cook until they start to sizzle
- Add Peeled Tomatoes one by one, squeezing each one by hand into smaller pieces; scrape extra sauce into pot
- Add 1/3 of can of Tomato Paste (two heaping spoonfuls)
- Add Dried Oregano, Italian Seasoning, Salt & Pepper
- Increase Heat to High and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add 2 tbsp of waterLet simmer for 15 minutes
- Stir sauce and check for taste – add salt/pepper, as needed
- Optional: Add 1 tbsp of water at a time to get consistency you preferI added 3 more tbsp of water (5 total)
- Let simmer for another 10 minutes (can simmer longer if you have time)
Notes
- The cost outlined in this recipe is based on buying all ingredients for the first time. Once you have the spices in your pantry, the cost will drastically reduce.
- The nutrition facts include the whole can of tomato paste, but you will only use some of that, so numbers may be off a bit
- You only need to simmer for the time I outlined, but if you have more time it is always good to simmer longer to build the flavor and thicken the sauce
- Stock your pantry with these cans of tomatoes, so that you always have them available to make sauce anytime
- This sauce can be used right away or frozen to use later
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