homemade italian red sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups water
• 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• reduce heat to medium-low. add water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. stir mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.