Authentic Italian Sugo
Sugo: A rich, savoury Italian tomato sauce, simmered to perfection.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 800 grams passata
- ½ tsp sugar
- salt (a generous pinch)
- 6 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low/medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and fragrant about 10 minutes. Next add the garlic and sauté for a further 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato passata, sugar, salt and basil and stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Once the sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Serve the Sugo over your favourite pasta, garnished with torn fresh basil leaves for a burst of freshness and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan. Or use the Sugo in other dishes as mentioned above.
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Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg