Couscous with Tomato Sauce
Fluffy couscous topped with a rich, homemade tomato sauce. A simple, comforting dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
While couscous rests, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Serve the tomato sauce over the fluffy couscous. Add a pinch of dried oregano or basil if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot with lid
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- fork
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