Description
This tomato sauce features a blend of rich flavors from garlic, onions, and fresh basil. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until they are golden on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Add the onion halves and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and carefully add both cans of tomatoes. Rinse each can with a splash of water and add the juice to the pot. Add butter, Parmigiano rinds, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Crush the basil stems slightly before adding them to the sauce and stir.
- Bring the sauce to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for a minimum of 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, for the flavors to meld and tomatoes to break down.
- Remove the onion halves, cheese rinds, and bulky basil stems. Mash the softened garlic cloves into the sauce and stir. Adjust the consistency by breaking up large tomato chunks to your liking.
- Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta, adding a splash of pasta water if necessary, and finish with fresh basil, olive oil, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer for longer, up to 60 minutes.
Using high-quality ingredients will elevate the taste of your sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg