Plain tomato sauce with no additional ingredients but tomatoes

Tomato sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It’s simple to make and only requires a few ingredients: tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optionally, sugar. You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, and the sauce can be either smooth or chunky, depending on your preference.

To make a basic tomato sauce, start by cooking diced tomatoes in a tablespoon or two of olive oil over medium heat. Once they’ve softened, add salt and pepper to taste. Then, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce, or transfer it to a regular blender and blend until smooth. If the sauce is too acidic, you can add a pinch of sugar.

Once your tomato sauce is finished, you can use it in all sorts of dishes. Try it on pasta, pizza, chicken, or in soup. It’s also great as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or mozzarella sticks. You can even use it as a base for a homemade marinara sauce.

With this basic recipe, feel free to experiment and add your own favorite ingredients. For example, try adding garlic, onion, herbs, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. Just be careful not to add too much, as it can quickly overwhelm the taste of the tomato sauce