Homemade tomato sauce

A classic, rich homemade tomato sauce – great with pasta, meatballs or mixed with creamy mascarpone. This recipe makes a big batch and freezes well so you can whip up quick weekday meals. You’ll never buy shop-bought jars again!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil, ideally olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• ½ tsp dried oregano, basil or mixed herbs
• ½ tsp caster sugar

Method

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds more.

2. Add the tomatoes, herbs and sugar and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Stir in a splash of water to loosen the sauce, if needed, and season to taste.

Homemade tomato sauce