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Easy Chunky Tomato Sauce

Contributed By: jessicaking
Everyday Food

This sauce can be used on pasta or pizza and spooned over vegetables, rice, or fish.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. Olive oil

1 Large onion, chopped (3 cups)

3 Garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

Salt and fresh ground pepper

2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes

1/2 tsp. Dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.


Add the tomatoes with their juice and thyme; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Sauce can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Cook's Notes

Variations: To make a meat sauce, use 1 pound cooked ground meat, such as beef, sausage, turkey, or pork, and add to sauce along with the tomatoes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian