15-Minute Tomato Sauce From Tomato Paste

Name: 15-Minute Tomato Sauce From Tomato Paste
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1½ cups water; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((or substitute dried oregano or basil)); 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper (to taste); splash balsamic vinegar* (or to taste); 12 to 16 ounces cooked pasta (for serving); fresh Italian parsley or basil (torn or chopped, for serving (optional))

Instructions

Prep:3minCook:12min

Turn one 6-ounce can of tomato paste into an easy pasta sauce in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, including garlic, Italian seasoning, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:04:17 GMT