Behind so many great meals is one simple thing: a really good tomato sauce. Rich, savoury, and endlessly useful, it’s the base for pasta, pizza, and countless comforting dishes. Our easy tomato sauce recipes show you how to make it from scratch from a versatile Classic Tomato Sauce to a deeply flavoured Roasted version and a hearty Bolognese. There are even gentle Low Sodium and Low Acid options below, so you can find the perfect sauce for every plate and every diet.
A homemade tomato sauce beats anything from a jar fresher, tastier, and free from unnecessary additives. Our collection covers all the essentials, from a quick Marinara and a thick Pizza Sauce to a slow-simmered Bolognese rich with flavour. Whether you’re spooning it over pasta, spreading it on a pizza base, or stirring it into a stew, these sauces give your cooking a delicious, dependable foundation you’ll come back to again and again.
Great sauce is about patience and good ingredients. Start by gently cooking onion and garlic in olive oil to build a sweet, savoury base, then let the sauce simmer slowly so the flavours concentrate and deepen. A pinch of sugar balances the tomatoes’ natural acidity, while fresh basil or oregano added near the end keeps the herbs bright. For a smoother texture, simply blend the sauce once it’s cooked.
