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By Natasha Minocha | Updated on June 6, 2020 11 Comments

Simple Tomato Sauce

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It's the simplest things in life that give us pleasure, right? A walk in the park, a nice movie, a good book, a cup of tea....why complicate when we can so easily make ourselves happy? No, don't worry, I haven't suddenly achieved a zen- like attitude ...though God knows how much I need it!!  But I do like to use this philosophy whilst in my kitchen. Case in point, this Simple Tomato Sauce!

Simple Tomato Sauce

Its one of those recipes that are incredibly easy and versatile. It doesn't take more than 20-30 minutes to make, depending on the quantity of tomatoes you're using. Of course, you can cook it down for a longer time if you wish to get a richer, deeper-flavored sauce.

Simple Tomato Sauce

And what do you do with it? Apart from the usual suspects..pasta, and pizza, I even use it ( with a little modification) for my Indian curries, for making quick masala rice, in a tomato risotto, or for shakshuka ( baked eggs in tomato sauce), it's great in soups and for adding oomph to burgers. Sometimes it can brighten up a simple toast or parantha as well. The possibilities are endless.

 Simple Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti

You can make this sauce as spicy as you like. I like to keep it fairly mild and then add more seasonings according to the dish I'm making.

It keeps well in the refrigerator for a week and for two months in the freezer.

Try to use the best quality tomatoes. You want the fresh, bright, clean flavors to come through.

I like to keep this sauce chunky like in this post, sometimes though I run it through my blender to make it very smooth. You can also add a dash of cream right at the end to make it velvety rich.

Vegetable Pizza with Simple Tomato Sauce

So why go for a store-bought, preservative-laden tomato sauce when you could make a fresh, healthy, simple version at home in a cinch?

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this simple tomato sauce as much as we do!

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Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

Natasha Minocha
Simple Tomato Sauce - an incredibly easy and versatile sauce that's done in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for myriad of dishes - pastas, risotto, soups, curries, and pizzas!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, World
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, small finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Puree tomatoes and garlic in your blender until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add chilli flakes, oregano and onion. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is softened. Add the tomato puree and salt. Simmer on medium low for about 20-25 minutes, till the sauce is thickened and chunky.
  • Taste and adjust for salt. You may need to add a bit of sugar if the sauce is tart.
  • You can also puree the sauce to make it very smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1716IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Megha Jindal says

    April 15, 2021 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    This recipe has become a staple for me... mostly use it for home made pizza and pasta ... simple, healthy, delicious. Thanks for sharing. Love your blog , have followed many recipes but never commented ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      April 16, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you very much, Megha! You really made my day. It brings me so much joy to know that you're enjoying the recipes. So grateful for your support. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Swathi says

    October 09, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    I love your recipes. With this I'm curious though.... Why grind the garlic and tomato together... I thought the garlic in the olive oil would taste better. Wanting to learn ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      October 10, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Swathi!
      I just do this as an additional time-saver, as there is no garlic chopping required. It just gets ground with the tomatoes. Of course, you can sautee the garlic in olive oil first. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Supriya Kutty says

    October 09, 2017 at 10:28 am

    This is really so simple recipe of Tomato sauce I have ever seen in my life. I will try this tomato sauce recipe asap for sure. This is so healthy cz It's not coming to the preservative category. Loved this completely. Bookmarked this recipe of yours dear. Looking forward to more recipes like this. Best wishes and regards.

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      October 09, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Aw thank you Supriya! You leave the kindest comments. Means so much to me. Do let me know how this worked out for you. Lots of love

      Reply
  4. Mimi says

    September 25, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Beautiful. There's nothing simpler than a tomato sauce. I don't understand why people buy it in jars!

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      September 26, 2017 at 6:16 am

      Thank you so much Mimi! I totally agree with you.When we can get superior fresh quality at home, why bother with jars at all!So glad you stopped by. ๐Ÿ™‚

      cheers

      Reply
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