Homemade Tomato Sauce

Name: Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 small carrot or 1/2 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 small rib celery, including the green tops, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep 10m

Cook 35m

Total 45m

This homemade tomato sauce is made with extra virgin olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, garlic, basil, whole tomatoes, and tomato paste. It is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. This classic sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or any Italian inspired dish.