Copycat Carrabba's Pomodoro Sauce
Don't let homemade pasta sauce intimidate you, this Copycat Carrabba's Pomodoro Sauce is easier to make than you think. It is incredibly delicious and tastes just like the restaurant version. You'll never reach for the jarred stuff again!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Large pot
- Food processor or blender
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 can whole tomatoes in juice 28 ounces - do not drain
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 carrot with end removed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the onion and olive oil. Cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally. Cook until the onion is golden brown and just about to caramelize (about 10-12 minutes).1 yellow onion, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Reduce the heat.4 garlic cloves
- Pour the tomatoes and their juices into a food processor or blender. Blend well.1 can whole tomatoes in juice
- Add the tomatoes to your pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add the whole carrot and cook for about 20 minutes and add salt and pepper to taste.1 carrot, salt and pepper to taste
- Add the fresh basil and cook for an additional five minutes. Remove the carrot and discard it. Use an emulsion blender to blend the sauce. Alternatively, you can let it cool down some and use your blender or food processor.¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Notes
Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1832IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg