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Grandma Emilia's Simple Sunday Sauce

Name: Grandma Emilia's Simple Sunday Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Recipe by Zideons

Published March 11, 2026

This is a classic, comforting tomato sauce recipe passed down through generations. It's incredibly versatile and perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner, bringing that authentic Italian aroma to your kitchen.

Recipe Details

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 25 min

Total Time 35 min

Cuisine Italian

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 320 calories

Protein: 18 g

Carbs: 42 g

Fat: 12 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 6 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.

Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.

Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the sauce is too acidic, add a little more sugar.

Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

Final Notes

This sauce is fantastic with any type of pasta, from spaghetti to penne. It also works beautifully as a base for lasagna or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread. Enjoy!

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking has always been a big part of who I am. I love creating new dishes, experimenting with flavors, and turning recipes into meaningful stories through food blogging. But as life gets busier, it becomes harder to consistently come up with fresh, creative recipes and maintain high-quality blog content at the same time. Inspiration doesn’t always align with a packed schedule—and that challenge is what sparked the idea behind MealMagX. MealMagX is an AI-powered recipe and food blog generator built for people who love cooking but live busy lives. Using artificial intelligence, MealMagX helps transform ingredients, ideas, or images into original, well-structured recipe blog posts in minutes. My goal is not to replace creativity, but to support it—making it easier for home cooks, food bloggers, and culinary enthusiasts to share their passion without feeling overwhelmed. By combining my love for cooking with modern AI technology, MealMagX makes recipe creation more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for anyone, anywhere in the world.

Grandma Emilia's Simple Sunday Sauce

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