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.
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Jerry Lewis
[email protected]Great sauce!
Hamirah Adebisi
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I used it to make pasta and it was the best pasta I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and it really brings out the flavor of the pasta.
Toheeb Yusuf
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and basil all come together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.
Athini Mhlambiso
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Sehar Afshan
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and that it doesn't have any added sugar. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Shoaib Murshad
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I served it with pasta and meatballs, and it was the perfect combination. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.
Fulera Issaka
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are starting to go bad, so I make this sauce to use them up. It's a great way to reduce food waste and still enjoy delicious food.
SKANDER DHAHRI
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for chicken fingers. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
FIZZA TALIB
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I used it to make pasta and it was the best pasta I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and it really brings out the flavor of the pasta.
Amir Amreen
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and basil all come together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.
Megan Sullivan
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Cornelius Theron
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and that it doesn't have any added sugar. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Wayne Ragens
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I served it with pasta and meatballs, and it was the perfect combination. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.
Amy Shield S
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are starting to go bad, so I make this sauce to use them up. It's a great way to reduce food waste and still enjoy delicious food.
Dezarae Trichell
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for chicken nuggets. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Bryant Berube
[email protected]This was my first time making tomato sauce from scratch and it was so much easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the sauce turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
T H E IQBAL
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which gives it a really bright and summery flavor.
Ahmed Toyib
[email protected]This tomato sauce is a lifesaver! I always have a batch of it in my freezer for those nights when I don't have time to cook. It's also delicious on pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.