Go Back
–+ servings
Pasta is plated in a bowl and topped with sauce and cheese.

Easy Pomodoro Sauce

Sea Salt Savorings
This robust, flavorful Pomodoro sauce is made with 6 simple ingredients and is ready in 45 minutes. It's the perfect healthy recipe for busy nights!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Strainer
  • Medium sized pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs plum tomatoes halved and deseeded
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the tomatoes. Halve the tomatoes, then use a spoon to deseed them. Discard the seeds. Place the tomatoes in a food processor and blend them until they are smooth. Place the tomatoes in a strainer and allow the excess liquid to strain for about 5 minutes.
  • Sautè the ingredients. Place a medium sized pot over medium heat. Once the pot is hot, add the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sautè for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring it to a light boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the basil and salt.
  • Simmer the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for 40 minutes. Stir the sauce frequently.
  • Serve. Remove the basil from the sauce and discard. Serve this sauce with your favorite pasta. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1969IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.