Pop Pop's Italian Pasta Sauce
Authentic Italian pasta sauce made from scratch. Easy to make, and will make lots of leftovers to have ready for your next pasta night!
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 small carrot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 2 28oz cans of San Marzano tomatoes whole peeled
- ½ cup Italian red wine
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 oz tomato paste optional (adds thickness)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add in the shallot, onion, carrot, and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes. Then, pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan a little bit and saute for another minute.
- Add in the canned tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add in the tomato paste if using. Break down the tomatoes a little bit with a wooden spoon and stir everything together well.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, and then turn it down to a simmer. Let it slow cook on the stovetop for as long as you want. The longer the better. Or at least 2-3 hours. Make sure to stir frequently.
- If making the meatballs, you can cook them right in the hot pasta sauce as an option. See details on the meatball recipe.
Notes
For Storing: Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
For Freezing: Once cooled, store in an airtight bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can freeze in individual portions sizes for meals as well so you can thaw a little at a time!