SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
This simple, savory sauce is rich with tomato flavor. A few basil stems - or whatever herbs you've got on hand - add a welcome aromatic note, and a little zip with a blender or food mill leave it with a smooth, silky texture. Use in lasagna, pasta, pizza, or anywhere else you'd use a jar of store-bought marinara.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set a medium Dutch oven or similar pot over medium heat, and add 4 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring regularly, until onions are lightly golden and tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
- In the meantime, pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and use hands to crush, if using whole tomatoes. Pour about 1 1/2 cups water into the can and swirl to rinse any remaining purée off the sides. Add the water to tomatoes in bowl and set aside.
- Once onions are soft and golden, add garlic and cook, stirring, until it threatens to turn golden, about 90 seconds. Add tomato paste, if using, and cook until color deepens, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt. If using, add basil stems and red-pepper flakes. Stirring regularly, allow sauce to come to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until sauce tastes savory and all raw tomato flavor is gone, about 45 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Use a hand blender to purée, pass through a food mill or let cool, then purée using a blender or food processor. Tomato sauce can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated or frozen up to 3 months.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #low-protein #healthy #5-ingredients-or-less #sauces #condiments-etc #easy #dietary #low-sodium #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #oamc-freezer-make-ahead #low-carb #healthy-2 #low-in-something #number-of-servings
You'll also love
Daud Wilson
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and it was the best spaghetti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and it's the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tatenda Mavhunga
[email protected]This is the best tomato sauce recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Shima Tuntuni
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It's also very versatile, I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce for bread.
Saadilashari Saadilashari
[email protected]I love this tomato sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mohamed Alfaraj
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and it was the best spaghetti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and it's the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.
Olak shrestha
[email protected]This is the best tomato sauce recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mugumya Innocent
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It's also very versatile, I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce for bread.
moon lili
[email protected]I love this tomato sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Victor's Gaming
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and it was the best spaghetti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and it's the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.
K.K
[email protected]This is the best tomato sauce recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aina Oluwafunmilayo
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which gives it a bright and flavorful taste.
Don Hamza
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It's also very versatile, I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce for bread.
Djehiche Dhirar
[email protected]I love this tomato sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
qiyam Uddin
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I used it on spaghetti and it was the best spaghetti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and it's the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Md Nasud
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great! It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I will definitely be making this again.
Zombia Dukes
[email protected]This is the best tomato sauce I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hasu Musa
[email protected]I've made this sauce a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so versatile, I can use it on pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.
Jivankumar Rasaili
[email protected]This tomato sauce is incredibly easy to make and tastes like it's been simmering for hours. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which gives it a bright and flavorful taste.