Irresistible Homemade Pasta Sauce: Nonna’s Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • red onion, chopped

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 1 ½cupswater

  • 1(6 ounce) cantomato paste

  • 3tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 1slicebacon, cooked and crumbled (Optional)

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • 1pinchred pepper flakes

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
7mg
2%
Sodium
1392mg
61%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
30g
Protein
7g
13%
Vitamin C
22mg
24%
Calcium
61mg
5%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
968mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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