Description

This homemade tomato sauce features irresistibly rich flavors from fresh garlic, San Marzano tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for pasta, it’s easy to whip up and ideal for quick dinners and healthy meals.

Ingredients

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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
8–10 garlic cloves peeled
1 medium yellow onion peeled and halved lengthwise through the root
1 (28-ounce) can crushed san marzano tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can whole san marzano tomatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
1–2 ounces fresh basil stems and leaves
2–3 parmigiano-reggiano cheese rinds
½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
pinch dried red pepper flakes
kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté for 8-10 minutes until golden, then add onion halves cut-side down and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add both cans of tomatoes with a splash of water. Add butter, cheese rinds, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Lightly crush basil stems and add them to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors develop.
Remove onion halves, cheese rinds, and bulky basil stems. Crush softened garlic cloves back into the sauce and adjust the texture by breaking up any large tomato chunks. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Toss the sauce with your favorite pasta, using starchy pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Finish with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, simmer the sauce longer if time allows.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later use.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg