Potatoes in Tomato Sauce are made all over Mediterranean area, from Spain to Italy and Greece. It is a simple but delicious side dish that you can prepare in 30 minutes on your stovetop (no need to turn on the oven and only one pot to clean). When all the liquid cooks up, you are left with soft potatoes in thick and aromatic tomato sauce.
You can serve this dish with meat or fish. I like to sprinkle some feta cheese on top of potatoes.
Use herbs of your choice: basil, parsley and/or oregano. Some pepperoncini (or chili) peppers can be added for an extra kick.
Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano or basil or parsley
- salt pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
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Fry onions in olive oil until soft.
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Add garlic, potatoes, tomato sauce and enough water to cover the potatoes. Season with oregano, salt and pepper.
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Cook for about 1/2 hour or until potatoes are cooked through, stirring from time to time. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge for the next day.
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victoria constantine says
Your tasty side dish bumped up my thrifty meal of the week of canned corned beef and green beans.
You're busted says
Don’t lie in the picture. That’s not 1 cup of sauce, that’s a whole bloody jar. Nice try liars.
KitchenNostalgia says
Please try out the recipe before you comment. When you try it you will see that it is exactly as it says.
Jerry P Corley says
You didn’t read the recipe before you responded with your negativity and accusations. You “add water to cover the potatoes”. You can simmer it down if you like. But it’s just like the recipe says amd looks just like the picture.
Ariel says
Truly amazing! I followed it to the T and works to perfection…
Added some sea salt to finish it out.
KitchenNostalgia says
That’s a good idea. My family always complains that my dishes are not salty enough.
Jem says
I absolutely love this recipie! My neighbors used to make me this all the time and I could never find a recipe that tastes as good as theirs! The only thing I added was the juice of one lemon. Delicious!
KitchenNostalgia says
Ooh, that sounds delicious, Jem!
Mary says
This dish was delicious! I am currently trying it with Italian seasoning, garlic, and lentils.
I tripled the recipe and added a pound of lentils for more potassium and protein. I only used
8 potatoes with about 20 ounces of water. For saving money, I used powdered herbs making the
ingredients readily available for whenever I want to make it.
It is quick, cheap and easy. A plus for when guests just drop in on a cool evening or winter!
Melanie Neal says
Could you tell me what you mean by 1 cup of tomato sauce? Is it pasta sauce, canned tomatoes or ketchup. I am confused.
KitchenNostalgia says
I used canned tomatoes (pureed, not crushed). You can use pasta sauce as well, just be careful with seasonings. Do not use ketchup for this recipe.
Beth says
Have you tried this with beans? Maybe a cannellini been to keep the Italian vibe? I’d like to add some protein, but not sure about consistency issues.
KitchenNostalgia says
That seems like a good idea! I would add cooked (or canned) beans or chickpeas or lentils. You may need to add some more liquid as it cooks. And adjust seasonings to your liking.
Stephanie says
Hi. If I wanna use parsley , do you mean dried parsley or fresh parsley? And for the basil, dried or fresh? Thanks
KitchenNostalgia says
Both dry and fresh parsley and basil will work.
Stephanie says
And one more question. When do I add the chili? Thanks
KitchenNostalgia says
You add the chili together with salt and pepper, in Step 2.
Shonny Herr says
Can I add hamburger and bake it?
KitchenNostalgia says
Yes, you can adjust the recipe to your liking.
Sandy 98 Rock says
Years ago my mother’s friend made this for dinner but her’s was thick like a casserole. Can this sauce be thickened and baked like a casserole with tomato paste and herbs?