Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 1 minute
• total time: 46 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion (grated)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

56 ounces canned tomatoes (in natural juices)

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

16 ounces penne pasta (optional)

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and Italian seasoning and stir for a further minute or two. Using a hand or stick mixer, blend the sauce until completely smooth.

Cook the pasta as per the package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.

Add the pasta to the sauce, along with the pasta water, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 119 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Sodium: 408 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Protein: 4 g