Simple, quick homemade tomato sauce
A quick tomato sauce, made with fresh tomatoes and tomato paste, simmered with a little onion. An ideal base for pasta, pizzas, and stews.
A basic tomato sauce that can be made in just 15 minutes, and is suitable for both pasta dishes and gratins.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories115 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodCooked over low heat
- Estimated cost$4.01 $1.00 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $1.93
- $1.79
- $0.08
- $0.13
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and lightly browned.
- Add all the other ingredients. ≈ 3 min
- Let it simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
The bill
Simple, quick homemade tomato sauce
- 150 g of finely chopped tomatoes$1.93
- 1 can (170g) of tomato paste$1.79
- 2 tablespoons of salt$0.08
- 2 tablespoons of oil$0.13
- 40 g of chopped onion$0.08
Total$4.01
that's $1.00 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 115 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g |
| Sugars | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 0.12 g |
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