Classic Italian Red Sauce

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Authentic, traditional, homemade Italian sauce that’s ideal for all kinds of pasta, spaghetti, gnocchi, and lasagna.    

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Everyone needs to have a go-to, classic Italian red sauce recipe. Full credit goes to my husband who has tweaked his traditional family Italian recipe that’s been passed for generations.

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Classic Italian Red Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time

3 hrs 45 mins

 

Authentic, traditional, homemade Italian sauce that’s ideal for all kinds of pasta, spaghetti, gnocchi, and lasagna.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 10 cups

Calories: 69 kcal

Author: Simple Fit Vegan

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for oil-free version, sub for ½ cup of vegetable broth)
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 1 28- ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes, pureed in a food processor or blender
• 1 6- ounce can tomato puree
• 28 ounces of filtered cold water
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1/4-1/2 tsp dried rosemary (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Caramelize diced onions in olive oil (or vegetable broth) in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir.
3. Cook on low heat for 3 ½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information (per cup): Calories: 69 Fat: 3 g Saturated fat: 0.4 g Carbohydrates: 9.6 g Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g Sugar: 5.7 g Sodium: 840mg Protein: 1.9 g

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