Bobby Flay 20-Minute Tomato Sauce
This is a quick-cooking tomato sauce using pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Despite the short cook time, it delivers full-bodied flavor thanks to high-heat sautéing and quality ingredients. It’s designed to be ready in under 20 minutes—start to finish.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
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Garlic (minced) – 3 cloves
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Crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) – 1 can (28 oz)
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Tomato paste – 1 tablespoon
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Salt and pepper – to taste
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Red pepper flakes – ¼ teaspoon (optional)
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Dried oregano – ½ teaspoon
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Fresh basil (chopped) – 2 tablespoons (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil – Warm in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Sauté garlic – Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add tomatoes – Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
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Season and simmer – Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
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Finish with basil – Stir in chopped fresh basil in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
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Taste and adjust – Modify seasoning to your preference and serve warm.