Description
A classic Italian-American tomato sauce recipe that is rich, flavorful, and perfect for pasta dishes. Made with high-quality San Marzano tomatoes and a blend of aromatic herbs, this sauce is slow-cooked to develop deep flavors.
Ingredients
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Tomato Sauce:
- 4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, preferably imported D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium onion, split in half
- 1 large stem fresh basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or basil leaves
Instructions
- Prep the Tomatoes: Crush whole tomatoes by hand, reserving 3 cups for later.
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter, then cook garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
- Add Ingredients: Combine tomatoes, carrot, onion, and basil. Season and bring to a simmer.
- Cook in Oven: Cover and bake at 300°F for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Finishing Touches: Discard onion, carrot, and basil. Add reserved tomatoes, fish sauce, herbs, and olive oil. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate/freeze for later use.
Notes
- This sauce is best made with high-quality tomatoes like D.O.P. San Marzano for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
