Nonna Pia’s Sauce Day Tradition 🍅👵🇮🇹
Step into the heart of tradition with Nonna Pia’s Sauce Day — a beloved family ritual passed down through generations. Every year, the kitchen fills with the rich aroma of simmering tomatoes, fresh basil, and roasted garlic as Nonna lovingly prepares jars of her famous homemade tomato sauce. With laughter, stories, and plenty of stirring, Sauce Day is more than a recipe — it’s a celebration of love, heritage, and togetherness. ❤️
Here’s Nonna Pia’s Traditional Tomato Sauce Recipe — a time-honored classic made with love and simple ingredients, perfect for pasta, lasagna, or Sunday dinners! 🍅🍝
🍅 Nonna Pia’s Traditional Tomato Sauce
📋 Ingredients:
Optional: 1 small carrot, finely grated (for natural sweetness)
10 lbs ripe plum tomatoes (or use canned San Marzano if not in season)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
Salt to taste
Optional: 1 tsp sugar (if tomatoes are very acidic)
