Tomato Sauce with Herbs
A quick, versatile tomato sauce simmered with fresh herbs and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Pour in the 28 oz crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp dried oregano. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Tear the 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and stir them in. Season with the 1/2 tsp salt, taste, and adjust if needed.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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