This quick and easy basic tomato sauce is perfect for elevating simple pasta dishes! Don't let the fear of "homemade pasta sauce" deter you-you've got this!
Onion Lover's Tomato Sauce
This quick and easy basic tomato sauce is perfect for elevating simple pasta dishes!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 yellow onions diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup packed fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Toss in onions and garlic and saute until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally, until you have your desired consistency. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!
Kristen from Pugs & Pearls
Spaghetti used to be something I made on an easy dinner night, but I never looked forward to it. Learning to make homemade sauce was a total game changer!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome, I hope you try this out soon!
Maya Maceka
This looks simple and delicious! Right up my alley. Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the idea.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Very quick and easy!! Let me know how you enjoy it 🙂
Sylvester Vanessa
Fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs make a delicious recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, totally!