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Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

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30 min

Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

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Time

30 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

152

Rating

4.00★ (24)

Cuisine

Italian
Author: Victoria Buriak
This is a basic sugo recipe for traditional Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi, and more.

Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil: 2 Tbsp
  • onion: 1 piece (chopped)
  • garlic: 4 clove (halved)
  • passata (crushed tomatoes): 2 cans (14 ounce cans)
  • basil, torn in half: 0.25 cup (fresh)
  • salt: (to taste)

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  1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  3. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  4. Remove garlic halves before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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