Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mirepoix Base

Name: Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mirepoix Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup carrots (diced (~2-3 carrots)); 1 cup celery (diced (~3 stalks)); 2 cups yellow onion (diced (~1 medium)); 4-5 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced); 2 teaspoons fine sea salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; Dash red pepper flakes (optional); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste, optional); ⅓ cup red wine or vegetable stock; 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano peeled whole tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon dried basil; 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning (optional substitution)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Making a classic homemade tomato sauce is easy and so flavorful. This version starts with a mirepoix blend of onions, celery, and carrots for additional flavor and uses canned tomatoes. Serve it with spaghetti or another shape, ravioli, or use it in lasagna or as a dip for breadsticks.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:01:33 GMT