Italian Sugo Sauce Recipe made with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil is made using this simple sugo recipe. Use it to make pizza, gnocchi, or your favorite pasta dish.
Sugo is a traditional Italian tomato sauce that benefits from being simmered slowly on the stove. This recipe makes a rich, delicious sauce using a small number of ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, halved
- 2 (14-ounce) cans of passata (crushed tomatoes)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half
- salt to taste
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SUGO SAUCE RECIPE
STEP 1
Oil is heated in a pan over low heat.
STEP 2
Add the onion and garlic.
STEP 3
Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender and transparent.
STEP 4
Put salt, basil, and passata in. Cover and simmer the sauce over medium heat, occasionally stirring, for about 20 minutes, or until the tomato sauce has thickened.
STEP 5
Before serving, take out and serve with Italian dishes.
