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Easy Tomato Sauce for Cheaters

This tomato sauce recipe may start from a jar, but boy is it good. You won't even be able to tell it's not from scratch by the time you are done with it!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dinner, sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy tomato sauce, pasta sauce, red pasta sauce, scratch tomato sauce, tomato sauce, tomato sauce recipe
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Lisa Brown

Ingredients

  • 45 ounces Prego tomato sauce traditional
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp garlic pwoder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1-3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1-3 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Pour tomato sauce in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium high until it warm. Stir frequently.
  • Pour in baking soda. Stir until all of the bubbles are finished and neutralized.
  • Add garlic, onion, italian seasoning, and part of the sugar and pepper.
  • Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally and tasting. Add spices as you see fit. It can be ready to serve in 30 minutes, but it can cook for longer. The longer the better!