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Jar of red sauce next on a wooden table with garlic and basil

Homemade Tomato and Basil Spaghetti Sauce

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Quick tomato and fresh basil pasta sauce.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 people
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup/ 25g chopped basil leaves fresh
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3x14oz/400g canned tomatoes good quality
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Process chopped tomatoes in a food processor for a smoother texture or use crushed tomatoes or passata. (Alternatively you can skip this step for a chunky spaghetti sauce.)
  • In a large pot heat the olive oil over low heat, add minced garlic and chopped basil and stir for no longer than 10-20 seconds. Do not let them burn or they will turn bitter.
  • Add tomatoes, dried oregano and salt, bring to a boil and let it simmer over very low heat for 7-10 minutes. 
  • Cool and store in a clean jar or divide and freeze for a later use. 

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalFat: 4gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 6mgVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword spaghetti sauce
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