Homestyle Pomodoro Pasta Sauce

Here’s how to make the best Homestyle Pomodoro Pasta Sauce from scratch! Your spaghetti, lasagna, or any other red sauce pasta dish will never be the same! #LetsVibe

Ingredients

28 oz crushed tomatoes

6 oz tomato paste

15 oz diced tomatoes

Sautée

1/2 onion, puréed

1 carrot, puréed

2 ribs celery, puréed

4 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning Blend

1/2 tablespoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried savory

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seed

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons granulated onion

1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon

1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

In a sauce pan over medium/high heat add Sautée Ingredients beginning with olive oil first & garlic last

Continue to cook while stirring for 3-5 minutes

After 3-5 minutes add tomato paste & continue to cook 2-3 minutes while stirring

After 2-3 minutes reduce heat to low then add crushed & diced tomatoes

Stir to combine before adding already measured Seasoning Blend & continue to stir

Cover sauce pan with lid and continue to simmer sauce on low heat for at least 30-40 minutes, while stirring on occasion

The longer the sauce simmers, the more concentrated & rich the flavor will become

Add 1-2 cups cooked pasta water to thin sauce to desired texture

Serve over your favorite pasta, sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan cheese & enjoy!

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