Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce

by MASTER

Make a warm, savory tomato sauce for pasta when you want a simple homemade meal. Simmering the tomatoes gives the sauce time to thicken and develop flavor.

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Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce

Make a warm, savory tomato sauce for pasta when you want a simple homemade meal. Simmering the tomatoes gives the sauce time to thicken and develop flavor.

⏱ 30 min★ Easy

Target

The tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings are still separate and uncooked.

Obstacle

Garlic can burn quickly and turn bitter if the pan gets too hot. Tomato sauce can also splatter as it simmers, so use a low heat and keep the pan partly covered.

Expectation

The ingredients become a thick, savory sauce that coats a spoon and is ready to serve over pasta.

Materials

• Canned crushed tomatoes — 1 can
• Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
• Garlic — 2 cloves
• Salt — 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano — 1 teaspoon

Tools

• Saucepan — 1
• Knife — 1
• Cutting board — 1
• Wooden spoon — 1

Steps

01
Prepare the garlic
Peel the garlic and mince it into small pieces so it cooks evenly.
⏱ 5 min
02
Warm the oil and garlic
Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant without browning it.
⏱ 5 min
03
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then stir in the salt and oregano until evenly mixed.
⏱ 5 min
04
Simmer the sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle bubble, reduce the heat to low, and simmer partly covered, stirring every few minutes.
⏱ 10 min
05
Check and adjust
Taste a spoonful, add a pinch of salt if needed, and simmer uncovered briefly if the sauce is still thinner than you like.
⏱ 5 min