Description
Elevate your meals effortlessly with this vibrant, flavorful sauce that comes together in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes, crushing them gently with a spoon. Stir to combine.
- Season with basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture or blend in a traditional blender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg