Quick Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

• Medium sauce pot
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 medium white onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, salt, and pepper, and sauté until onions are translucent and carrots are softened.
2. Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
3. Turn heat up to high and pour crushed tomatoes into the pan. Stir in basil.
4. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Stir in sugar and reduce heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
5. Stir in parsley and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat to taste, and adjust salt as needed.

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