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    Classic Homemade Tomato Sauce

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    A rich and flavorful tomato sauce made with simple ingredients, perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, and more.

    Ingredients for Classic Homemade Tomato Sauce

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    cups

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    Garlic Clove, Thinly Sliced

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    Red Chile Flakes, Optional

    teaspoons

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    Whole Or Diced Plum Tomatoes, Canned

    0 oz

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    Basil Sprigs, Fresh

    each

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    Bay Leaf, Optional

    each

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    Kosher Salt

    teaspoons

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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    How to Make Classic Homemade Tomato Sauce

    1. Sauté the Garlic

    Place a large, straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and warm it before adding the thinly sliced garlic. Sauté until it is lightly golden.

    2. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Introduce the optional red chile flakes, then pour in the tomatoes with their juices. Tuck in the basil sprigs or bay leaf, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    3. Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and let the sauce bubble for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking down the tomatoes if whole.

    4. Finalize the Sauce

    After simmering, remove and discard the basil sprigs or bay leaf, and adjust the texture of the sauce as desired.


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