Sugo (Italian Tomato Sauce)

Name: Sugo (Italian Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, minced; 4 cloves garlic, lightly smashed; 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) red wine, optional; Handful fresh basil leaves, torn (plus more for garnish); pasta, for serving

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:1h 20min

Sugo is an authentic Italian tomato sauce that benefits from slow-simmering on the stove. This recipe uses only a handful of ingredients to create a rich, flavorful sauce.

Updated at: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:26:52 GMT