Small Batch Tomato Sauce

4.25 from 12 votes

Make the most of tomato season and whip up this small batch tomato sauce made in one-pot with fresh tomatoes, garlic, red wine Italian seasoning, and basil.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Italian, Vegan

Servings: cups

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Deborah Murphy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion ~1/2 onion
3 cloves garlic minced
2 lbs fresh tomatoes diced
1/3 cup red wine
6 oz can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
8-10 basil leaves chopped

Instructions

Add olive oil and onion to a large, deep skillet or enamelware pot and cook over medium-high heat until transulent and softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the diced tomatoes and red wine. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning and continue to simmer for about 25 minutes or until tomatoes have fallen apart and sauce thickens.
Stir in sea salt and adjust as needed to taste.
Puree sauce if desired. Stir in chopped basil and serve.

Notes

**To make this vegan, double check that the red wine that is labelled vegan as many are processed with animal-based products.

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