This homemade pasta sauce could just be considered homemade “red sauce” as it’s used for pizza sauce, marinara dipping sauce, or pasta sauce in our house.
A good homemade pasta sauce recipe can make meal planning so much easier each week. Never worry about running out of your favorite sauce when you already have tomatoes on hand!
The right homemade pasta sauce can compliment a hearty pasta casserole, simple homemade pizza, or any other Italian dishes you’re looking to cook. Heck, sometimes my kids just eat red sauce as is!
{INGREDIENTS}
2 cans diced tomatoes or 3 chopped tomatoes
2 TBSP fresh herbs – basil, chives, parsley, etc.
2 tsp minced garlic and/or onion
2 tsp salt
heaping pinch of pepper
{INSTRUCTIONS}
Blend diced tomatoes in blender until minimal chunks remain. Pour tomatoes in a small pot over medium/low heat. Add herbs, garlic/onion, salt, and pepper. If cooking pasta sauce, let simmer for 5-10 minutes. If cooking marinara sauce, let simmer 15+ minutes (or until liquid has reduced). Spread over pizza dough, toss with noodles, or enjoy in any other recipe that calls for red sauce.
Feel free to double or triple this recipe, then freeze some for later!
Try making homemade broth for other dinner recipes such as soup or pasta bake.
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