GREEK TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Our family loves this Greek Tomato Sauce Recipe because we can make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and have it available for use during our busy week. The flavors intensify over time for an even more flavorful experience. You will appreciate how easy this Greek Tomato Sauce Recipe is to make when using our Mykonos Blend – Tomato Sauce Seasoning and will love how versatile it is.  

From Lizz: Have you been searching for a flavorful, but easy, tomato sauce you can make ahead of time and use during the week to pour over pasta or rice? How about a tomato sauce that you can use as a base with vegetables for a quick side dish? Maybe a tomato sauce you can cook Greek style meatballs in to serve as a main dish? Well, look no further! This Greek Tomato Sauce is all that and more!

This is my mother’s signature tomato sauce that our family grew up with. To make it easy for you, we created our Mykonos Blend – Tomato Sauce Seasoning.  It’s flavored with all the herbs and spices my mother uses that include Greek oregano, cinnamon, and allspice that give our sauce those signature Greek flavors.  Like many great home cooks, my mother never measures anything.  It’s always, “a little of this and a little of that”.  We’ve taken the guess work out for you by creating this special blend and, we’ve made my mama proud!

HOW TO MAKE GREEK TOMATO SAUCE

1. Measure and prepare ingredients for Greek Tomato Sauce
   
2. Measure 4 cups diced tomatoes.
   
3. Melt butter and saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
   
4. Add diced tomatoes, red wine, chopped parsley, Mykonos Blend – Tomato Sauce Seasoning and water to sauteed onion and garlic mixture. Stir to incorporate all ingredients.
   
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Give the sauce a quick stir every 10 minutes.
   

WHAT TYPE OF CANNED TOMATOES DO YOU USE FOR THIS SAUCE?

We love San Marzano canned tomatoes from Italy!  The flavors of San Marzano tomatoes are prized for their balanced flavor.  Sweet, pulpy, low in acidity, and contain few seeds.  They are perfect for making sauces!

CAN I USE FRESH TOMATOES TO MAKE THE GREEK TOMATO SAUCE?

You can use very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, instead of canned tomatoes. If you decide to use fresh tomatoes, add an 8 oz can of tomato sauce as well.

WHAT IF I LIKE MY SAUCE THINNER?

Add up to 1/2 cup of water to the sauce while it is cooking to thin it out.

Greek Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Greek Tomato Sauce

Course Sauces

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 114kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 yellow onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic medium and finely minced
• 4 cups diced tomatoes good quality canned
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Mykonos Blend - Tomato Sauce Seasoning

Instructions

• Melt butter and saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
• Add diced tomatoes, red wine, chopped parsley, Mykonos Blend - Tomato Sauce Seasoning and water to sauteed onion and garlic mixture. Stir to incorporate all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Give the sauce a quick stir every 10 minutes.
• Sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Facts

Greek Tomato Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 167mg7%

Potassium 379mg11%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 480IU10%

Vitamin C 18mg22%

Calcium 68mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.