Tomato Sauce Recipe (With Onion and Garlic)
This tomato sauce recipe is simmered gently in a pot with olive oil, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. It’s a practical base for pasta, pizza, and everyday cooking. Simple malzemeleri-style list, clear nasıl yapılır steps—finish with herbs and a small pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Soften the onion
Set a pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the diced onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until softened without browning too much.
Add garlic
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Keep it moving so it doesn’t burn.
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Pour in the canned tomatoes/purée and add the fresh tomatoes. Mix in the sugar, salt, and herbs.
Simmer to thicken
Bring the sauce to a gentle bubble, then lower the heat. Simmer for 35–40 minutes, uncovered or partly covered, stirring now and then until thicker.
Adjust taste and texture
If it gets too thick, loosen with 1–2 tbsp water. Add black pepper if you like, then taste and adjust salt.
Serve or store
Your tomato sauce is ready. Use it for pasta, pizza, or cooking; once cooled, keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3–4 days.