Nonna's Homemade Tomato Sauce

October 22, 2013

Here is an authentic family italian recipe for traditional italian tomato sauce. It fills the house full of beautiful aromas! Great for any italian dish as a base, this sauce is sure to be a family favorite in your own house!

2 yellow onions, peeled and diced 9 about 2 cups)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5-6 cloves of fresh garlic minced ( about 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp fresh or dry herbs like oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme ( see note below)
1/2 cup dry red wine
12 cups fresh ripe tomatoes peeled and seeded
salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot, heat up the olive oil. Add the onions, and cook slowly on medium heat until they start to carmalize. They should be evenly brown and soft. Cooking them this way brings out the natural...
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Nutritions

Calories
179

Sodium
852mg
35% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV