Description
This recipe is extremely simple, sugar-free, and makes enough for 10-12 servings. I like making a large batch that I can divide between a few meals. I will typically freeze at least one pint to have on hand for the future.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 jars diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 jar strained tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 large bunch of basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 stick of grass-fed butter
Instructions
- Saute onion in 1 tablespoon of the butter for a few minutes until softened are translucent.
- Reduce heat to Medium/Low, add in minced garlic and saute for another minute or two, stirring frequently to keep it from burning.
- Add remaining ingredients (basil, jarred tomatoes, remaining butter).
- Simmer for about an hour on Low, stirring occasionally. You can simmer for up to 2 hours as long as the heat is very low.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. You may want to add another 1/4 teaspoon or so of salt.
- Serve on pasta, spaghetti squash, or cauliflower rice. If you tolerate dairy, I love to sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or stir in fresh mozzarella balls (halved) for a decadent treat while it’s nice and hot!
- Store leftover sauce in a mason jar for later in the week or in the freezer.
Notes
Shopping Tips
- Look for jarred tomatoes, rather than canned. Even cans without BPA often still have a bisphenol lining or some other type of synthetic material to keep the can from corroding. Acid causes plastics to leach into the food even more, so I think it’s important to pick jarred over canned with something like tomatoes.
- Choose organic tomatoes. Tomatoes are always on the dirty dozen list of produce with the highest amounts of pesticide residue.
- Look for organic, grass-fed butter. This will maximize flavor, nutritional benefits, help you avoid toxins, and has less of an environmental impact.
Keywords: Homemade pasta sauce, Easy homemade pasta sauce, Sugar-free pasta sauce