For a deeper flavor, roast the eggplant before adding it to the sauce. Toss the cubed eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned. Adjust the sugar to your liking. Taste the sauce after simmering and add more sugar if needed to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or carrots. For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a finely chopped chili pepper. To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure your tomato paste does not contain any meat-based ingredients.
Cathy Marvin
Jun 24, 2025This is my new go-to tomato sauce recipe!
Misael Herman
Jun 3, 2025So simple yet full of flavour, I have been making this every week
Clare Wintheiser
May 28, 2025I added a little red pepper flakes for some heat, and it was perfect.
Aubrey Wolf
Apr 26, 2025I roasted the eggplant first, as suggested, and it made a huge difference in the flavor.
Gene Pfannerstill
Dec 2, 2024This sauce is amazing! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.