Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
Nonna's authentic Italian Pasta Sauce recipe. This traditional Italian tomato sauce comes straight from my Nonna's Cucina and is the best homemade sauce.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 72.3kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled & diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup red wine such as Chianti, Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil & butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once hot, add the diced onion, carrots & celery and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
- Add in 1 teaspoon of salt and the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt
- Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add in the can of crushed tomatoes, more salt, black pepper to taste, basil and thyme.½ cup red wine, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes, black pepper, ¼ cup fresh basil, 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Cover the pot, bring it to a slight boil, turn down the heat to low & simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Turn off the heat, allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes, then blend with an immersion or a traditional blender until smooth.
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Notes
- Most tomato sauce recipes call for oil but I recommend adding butter as well. Butter adds a creamy flavor to the sauce.
- Use a food processor to chop your mirepoix and speed up the prep time!
- For best results make sure you use high-quality ingredients, especially high-quality tomatoes. Better ingredients equal a better sauce.
- Make sure your sauce has some popping bubbles when simmering.
- Simmer on low heat for at least 45 minutes to help the sauce develop more flavor.
- This sauce will last in the fridge for about 5 days. Make sure you allow the sauce to cool completely before putting it in the fridge. Store in an airtight container. Check out my top tips for storing spaghetti.
- Freeze the sauce in a freezer-safe container or storage bag for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost in the fridge then reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 72.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.75g | Protein: 0.56g | Fat: 4.31g | Saturated Fat: 1.54g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.08g | Cholesterol: 5.02mg | Sodium: 791.59mg | Potassium: 105.01mg | Fiber: 0.95g | Sugar: 1.78g | Vitamin A: 3514.43IU | Vitamin C: 3.25mg | Calcium: 17.01mg | Iron: 0.18mg
