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Come fare il sugo di pomodoro e basilico | Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Homemade Tomato Sauce

Cultural Context

Tomato sauce is a staple in Italian cuisine, often used as a base for pasta dishes, pizzas, and more. Its origins can be traced back to the introduction of tomatoes to Europe in the 16th century, and it has since evolved into various regional variations. Homemade tomato sauce is cherished for its fresh flavor and simplicity, making it a popular choice for home cooks.

ItalianITother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
600 ml passata di pomodoro bio
mezzo bicchiere di acqua
mezza cipolla
qualche foglia di basilico fresco
un filo di olio extravergine di oliva
sale q.b.
mezzo cucchiaino di zucchero

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and can be more convenient.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive than olive oil.

1

Chop the half onion and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until translucent.

2

Add the 600 ml of organic tomato sauce and half glass of water to the pan.

3

Stir in the salt and half tsp of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

4

Add a few fresh basil leaves to the sauce and let it simmer for a while.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Marinara SauceSugo di Pomodoro
Local Name: Sugo di pomodoro fatto in casa

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