Jul 14 2026
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Side Tomato Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Aplos Simple Mediterranean
Time40m
Serves4

Make Side Tomato Sauce Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sauce Base

Tomato Mixture

Seasoning

Fresh Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat the Oil

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Sauté Onion

    Add the finely chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Cooking the Sauce

  1. 4

    Incorporate Tomatoes

    Add the crushed canned tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

  2. 5

    Sweeten the Sauce

    Sprinkle the sugar over the mixture and stir well to incorporate.

  3. 6

    Add Seasonings

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the sauce. Stir well.

  4. 7

    Simmer

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finishing Touches

  1. 8

    Add Fresh Ingredients

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the freshly chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 9

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve the sauce warm as a side dish or over pasta.

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