Easy and So Quick!!
There are “red sauces” that require simmering all day and then there is this – our Everyday Quick Tomato Sauce: a super quick, incredibly easy tomato sauce, based on canned tomato products and dried herbs that will come in handy when making lasagna, spaghetti, pizza and the like – and it is kitchen tested and low FODMAP!
You do need Garlic-Infused Oil made with olive oil, either homemade or purchased. For the canned tomatoes, we like Muir Glen.
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Get Familiar With Basics!
This was one of the first Basic recipes that we developed because we find uses for it every week and we bet you will too!
There are some low FODMAP seasoned tomato sauces on the market and more will probably appear, but nothing compares to homemade and it is one of those Basic recipes that we think everyone should have in their repertoire.
Even if you have never tried to make a homemade tomato sauce before, you will have success with this one.
You will be well-prepared to make recipes on the fly like this one when you have a well-stocked pantry. Check out our article for 12 Essential Pantry Items.
For more tomato-based recipes, we have a round-up for you with plenty of inspiration.
Everyday Quick Tomato Sauce
This tomato sauce can go from start to finish in less than 30 minutes, so get the pasta water boiling! Great for pizza, pasta or anytime you need a fast red sauce that takes advantage of canned tomatoes.
Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes 12 cups (2.8 L); serving size ½ cup (120 ml); 24 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) Low FODMAP Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil, or purchased equivalent such as FODY Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4, 28-ounce (794 g) cans crushed or diced tomatoes (with no garlic or onion)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
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Heat the oil in a large sized saucepan over medium heat until shimmering and add the basil and oregano. Stir to combine for about 30 seconds. Slowly and carefully add the tomatoes, salt, sugar, if using, and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and correct seasoning as needed.
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The sauce is ready to use or cool to room temperature and refrigerate in airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. We like to divvy it up into 1-cup (240 ml) portions for future flexibility.
Notes:
If You Can Tolerate
- Fructans: If you have passed the garlic fructan challenge you can add 2 to 4 minced garlic cloves to the sauce mixture.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.