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Italian Pasta Sauce
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12 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR 10MINS

Italian Pasta Sauce

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This is my Nonna's Italian Pasta Sauce recipe and it is filled with fresh herbs and San Marzano tomatoes. The addition of carrots gives the sauce the perfect amount of sweetness without needing sugar. This tomato sauce recipe goes great with your favorite type of pasta and is the ideal Sunday meal.
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This is my Nonna's Italian Pasta Sauce recipe and it is filled with fresh herbs and San Marzano tomatoes. The addition of carrots gives the sauce the perfect amount of sweetness without needing sugar. This tomato sauce recipe goes great with your favorite type of pasta and is the ideal Sunday meal.
1HR 10MINS
Total Time
$0.89
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
or Vegan Butter
Yellow Onion
1
Yellow Onion, diced
Carrot
2
Carrots, peeled, diced
Celery
2 stalks
Celery, diced
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Salt
1/2 Tbsp
Red Wine
1/2 cup
Red Wine
such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir
Crushed Tomatoes
1 can
(28 oz)
Crushed Tomatoes
I used San Marzano Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup
Fresh Thyme
1 sprig
Fresh Thyme
up to 2 sprigs
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
120
Fat
4.2 g
Protein
2.8 g
Carbs
14.4 g
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Author's Notes

This sauce will last in the fridge for about 5 days. Make sure you allow the sauce to cool completely before putting it in the fridge. Store in an airtight container.

Freeze the sauce in a freezer-safe container or storage bag for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost in the fridge then reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
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step 1
Heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
step 2
Once hot, add the Yellow Onion (1), Carrots (2), and Celery (2 stalks) and saute until the onion is translucent about 5 minutes.
step 2 Once hot, add the Yellow Onion (1), Carrots (2), and Celery (2 stalks) and saute until the onion is translucent about 5 minutes.
step 3
Add Salt (1 tsp) and Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
step 4
Pour in the Red Wine (1/2 cup) and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
step 4 Pour in the Red Wine (1/2 cup) and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
step 5
Next, add Crushed Tomatoes (1 can), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Basil (1/4 cup), and Fresh Thyme (1 sprig).
step 5 Next, add Crushed Tomatoes (1 can), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Basil (1/4 cup), and Fresh Thyme (1 sprig).
step 6
Cover the pot, bring it to a slight boil, turn down the heat to a low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
step 6 Cover the pot, bring it to a slight boil, turn down the heat to a low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
step 7
Turn off the heat, allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes, then blend with an immersion or a traditional blender until smooth.
step 7 Turn off the heat, allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes, then blend with an immersion or a traditional blender until smooth.
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Gluten-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
Vegetables
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