18 Best Tomato Sauce Recipes to Make in a Flash
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
TOMATO SAUCE
BEST
There's nothing like a hearty bowl of pasta with homemade tomato sauce. From classic fresh tomato to spicy cherry tomato, there's a tomato sauce for every kind of pasta lover.
But when you're in a rush, it can be hard to find the time to make a tomato sauce from scratch. Luckily, with these 18 best tomato sauce recipes, you'll be able to whip up a delicious and flavorful sauce in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a robust and flavorful sauce for special occasions, you'll find the perfect recipe here.
From classic Italian flavors to creative spins and twists, these best tomato sauce recipes will help you get dinner on the table in no time.
Mountain Mama Cooks
Slow Cooker Fresh Tomato Sauce
An easy way to make tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes and the slow cooker!
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$6.51
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The Little Epicurean
Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce
Quick and easy spicy cherry tomato sauce uses a handful of staple ingredients. Process together in a blender and have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!
25 min
TOTAL TIME
425
CALORIES
$2.70
PER SERVING
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Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market
Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Make your dishes come alive with this delicious Red Wine Tomato Sauce! This recipe is a surefire way to impress your family and friends. With bold flavors of red wine, garlic, and herbs, it's the perfect way to turn everyday dishes into something extraordinary. Get ready for a delicious meal that wi...
8
327
CALORIES
$3.89
PER SERVING
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Healthy Happy Life
Rustic White Bean Tomato Sauce
This hearty, simple and flavorful tomato sauce is packed with chunky tomatoes, white beans and a cravable garlicky aroma. Pour over top pasta to serve! Vegan and dairy-free.
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23
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
325
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
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A Girl Defloured
No Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce
Got tomatoes? Have I got a recipe for you. This no cook, fresh tomato sauce is bursting with summer flavor. Spiked with fresh garlic and basil, the only other ingredients are a glug of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper. How easy is that? You're just a few minutes away from...
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45 min
TOTAL TIME
369
CALORIES
$2.78
PER SERVING
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From a Chef’s Kitchen
Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce Parma-Style
Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce Parma-Style is the easy and flavorful way to preserve your tomato bounty for a delicious taste of summer all year long!
4
1
3 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
420
CALORIES
$3.40
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Hearty Roma Tomato Sauce
Capture the essence of summer with this Hearty Roma Tomato Sauce, featuring an array of fresh vegetables and herbs. It's the perfect addition to your favorite pasta or pizza!
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2 hr
TOTAL TIME
422
CALORIES
$3.91
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
6 STEPS
1
Cut tomatoes into large chunks and place in a Dutch oven or other heavy, thick-bottomed pot along with chopped carrots, onion, celery, minced garlic, chopped Italian parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, and fine sea salt.
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3
Uncover the pot and let the sauce simmer for 30 more minutes or until it thickens, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
4
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, use an immersion blender, or transfer the sauce to a countertop blender in batches, and blend until smooth.
5
Return the blended sauce to the pot, add the basil leaves, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
6
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. The sauce is now ready to be served with your favorite pasta, pizza or dish, or it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for later use.
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popsugar.com
Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce With Basil
The following post was originally featured on Alexandra's Kitchen and written by Alexandra Stafford, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Food. To say that the move North — from the weeks of packing to the two-day drive to the week of unpacking — has taken a toll on the children's diet would be an underst...
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14
30 min
TOTAL TIME
286
CALORIES
$3.96
PER SERVING
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Hungry Root
Cheesy Tomato Sauce Shells + Zucchini
Get ready for a cheesy, indulgent dinner that will have you craving for seconds! These cheesy tomato sauce shells + zucchini are bursting with flavor and are a total crowd pleaser. The zucchini adds a nutritious twist to the classic pasta dish. Make it tonight and you won't regret it!
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10 min
TOTAL TIME
434
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Perchance to Cook
Cherry Tomato Sauce with Chicken
Make your next dinner extra special with this easy and delicious Cherry Tomato Sauce with Chicken. Succulent pieces of chicken are simmered in a rich and flavorful cherry tomato sauce and served over a bed of your favorite pasta! This comforting, yet elegant dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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157
14
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
668
CALORIES
$4.75
PER SERVING
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Serious Eats
The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce Recipe
Great tomato sauce starts with great ingredients, simply cooked low and slow until complex and rich.
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2,444
1,224
6 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
181
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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Aline Made
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Making homemade fresh tomato sauce is easy! And this is the best tomato sauce recipe with fresh tomatoes you ever need to know.
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
128
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
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Savory Simple
All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
This All-Purpose Tomato Sauce is wonderful over pasta, and it also works well as a base for pizza sauce. A definite must-have for your fridge!
6
96
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
129
CALORIES
$0.60
PER SERVING
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Platings and Pairings
Butter Roasted Tomato Sauce
This Butter Roasted Tomato Sauce comes together easily, with no chopping or constant stove monitoring. Just pop it in the oven and let the roasting process intensify the flavor of canned tomatoes.
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4,698
56
50 min
TOTAL TIME
510
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Every Last Bite.
Chunky Tomato Sauce
Take your regular tomato sauce to the next level with this chunky version! Made with a mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs, this sauce is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it over your favorite pasta or as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizer - the possibilities are en...
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
89
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Tasty
30 Minute Tomato Sauce Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomato, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper
175
215
8
128
CALORIES
$0.44
PER SERVING
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A Simple Palate
San Marzano Tomato Sauce
A famous family recipe - San Marzano Tomato Sauce. A luscious red sauce simmered for several hours to develop the most rich and hearty tomato sauce. Fresh herbs, authentic Italian flavors, and the most inviting aroma. Easily the best tomato sauce I've ever had! From my family to yours.
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146.3k
662.0
4 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
38
CALORIES
$0.25
PER SERVING
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The Merchant Baker
Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce
This Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes! Roast up some juicy tomatoes and garlic for a delicious sauce that will have your taste buds dancing for more. This easy-to-make sauce is sure to become a household favorite!
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314
194
CALORIES
$2.79
PER SERVING
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Cook Click n Devour
Easy Tomato Sauce
An easy tomato sauce recipe that will up your cooking game. A real simple sauce recipe with fresh tomatoes and few other basic ingredients. Easy to whip in minutes and perfect for all your pasta, pizza and veggie recipes. Give this easy homemade sauce recipe a try and it might become your go to reci...
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34
55 min
TOTAL TIME
273
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
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