This is my Nonna's Italian Pasta Sauce recipe and it is filled with fresh herbs and San Marzano tomatoes. The addition of carrots gives the sauce the perfect amount of sweetness without needing sugar.This tomato sauce recipe goes great with your favorite type of pasta and is the ideal Sunday meal.
Sauté the mirepoix in extra virgin olive oil and unsalted butter until everything is slightly softened.
Add the salt and garlic and cook until the garlic is slightly browned.
How do you sweeten tomato sauce?
My favorite way to sweeten sauce is to use carrots which add a natural sweetness. However, if for some reason you don't want to use carrots, you can add a tiny bit of sugar.