20 Minute Tomato Sauce

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 Low Protein

This simple tomato sauce comes together in just half an hour using canned pantry staples. It's a fantastic base for pasta dishes and can be adapted with additions like ground beef or sausage. The sauce simmers with herbs and a touch of red wine for depth of flavour. You'll have a comforting meal ready in no time.

20 Minute Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed plum tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 4 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Method

  1. Place every ingredient into a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture up to a boil, giving it a stir now and then.
  3. Turn the heat down and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 20 minutes.
  4. Take out the bay leaf and serve the sauce warm over pasta, adding extra cheese if you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium724600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLow Protein
Authorcookin mama