Description
Enjoy a rich and hearty traditional sugo recipe that's perfect for pastas, pizzas, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- A small bunch of fresh basil, roughly torn
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes with their juice to the skillet.
- Season with basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- If using, pour in the wine and let it simmer briefly.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes, adjusting thickness if necessary with water or broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar if too acidic.
- Serve with pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- Butter or heavy cream can be added at the end for extra richness.
- Sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg