Spanish Tomato Sauce

Name: Spanish Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A rich tomato sauce cooked slowly with olive oil, aromatics, and smoked paprika for depth of flavor.

50 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 28 oz crushed canned whole peeled tomatoes, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until thickened.
5

Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, or leave chunky if preferred.

Questions

How long does Spanish Tomato Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Spanish Tomato Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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