Homemade All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
For pasta, pizza or eggplant parmesan, this homemade tomato sauce has the rustic flavors of southern Italy!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 1 basil sprig
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, add garlic, onion, thyme and olive oil. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, until onions are translucent but not caramelized.
- 2
Add tomatoes and basil sprig, stir and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a bubbling simmer, cover and cook for 35 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 3
Turn the heat off and transfer the sauce to a blender. You can also use an immersion blender and blend directly in the sauce pot. Add capers and blend until you achieve your desired consistency. I like to leave it a bit chunky – but a smooth sauce is also delicious!
- 4
Season with salt and pepper and serve.