Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce will make the entire family jazzed about spaghetti night again, and this amazingly flavorful sauce is easy to make!
Servings 8
Calories 181kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (see note)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 green onions thinly sliced, greens and white separated
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
- 56 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes not drained (2 cans)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 16 leaves fresh basil chiffonade
- Cooked pasta for serving
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan. Once the butter is melted, add the white parts of the onions, garlic, and parsley to the pan. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir everything until combined.
- Bring to a simmer and then simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh basil and green parts of the onions to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Take off the heat and serve with pasta of your choice. We like to add a big sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top too.
Notes
- If you don't have salted butter on hand, you can use unsalted butter and add an extra 1/8 teaspoon salt to the sauce when you add the salt and pepper.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 181 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 600 mg | Potassium: 620 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 799 IU | Vitamin C: 23 mg | Calcium: 80 mg | Iron: 3 mg