Making a homemade tomato sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy! Use it on pasta, pizza, and more. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 30 mins. Yield: 5-6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 clove of garlic finely sliced
  • 1 good sized carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 1 large tin of plum tomatoes with juice
  • Splash of balsamic vinegar
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Herbs – fresh or dried oregano or basil
  • Pinch of sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Add oil to a frying pan.
  • Cook onions in a saucepan over a medium heat, adding the garlic when they are nearly translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and herbs.
  • Season with salt and pepper if using.
  • Add a pinch of sugar (optional)
  • Let the mix cool.
  • Use a blender to form a smooth sauce.
  • Once mixed, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.