San Marzano Tomato Sauce Recipe with Cento Tomatoes
This easy San Marzano tomato sauce recipe in just 30 minutes! This recipe is the perfect homemade Italian sauce for pasta, pizza, and more! You can make this with high-quality canned San Marzano tomatoes that you buy at the store and simple ingredients.
Servings: 3 cups (20–24 oz)
Calories: 169kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ medium red onion diced
- 5 -7 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (2 teaspoons dried basil)
Instructions
STEP ONE: SAUTE
- Heat the butter or olive oil in a Dutch pot or large saucepan over lower heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook until it darkens in color, about 2-3 minutes.
STEP ONE: SIMMER
- Add the canned tomatoes and half of the fresh basil to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring often, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly.
- You can leave the sauce chunky, break it up with your wooden spoon for a semi-chunky sauce, or use a stick blender and blend for a smooth sauce.
Notes
Creamy version - Add 1/2 cup of cream or coconut cream to the sauce before serving to make a creamy tomato sauce.
Storing - Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg