Sugo (classic Italian tomato sauce)
A simple sugo (classic italian tomato sauce) recipe with just a few ingredients is an authentic pomodoro style sauce that is easy to make.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 92kcal
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves smashed and finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz can whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the smashed, chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to get it fragrant. Add the tomato paste and crushed red pepper, and continue to cook about five minutes to brown the tomato paste a bit. Add both cans of tomatoes and simmer for at least 30 minutes, but up to an hour, on low. The sauce should reduce and thicken a bit.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for a week, or freeze in a freezer safe container for up to five months.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 6g