SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
A simple, flavorful tomato sauce that’s perfect on its own or as the base for countless Italian dishes.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Immersion Hand Blender
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil - (EVOO)
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 10 Large Basil Leaves
- 1 28 Oz Can Whole San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Peperoncino (Red Pepper Flakes) - OPTIONAL
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat EVOO on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Crush garlic gloves and add to EVOO. Heat for 2 minutes.
- Roughly tear 5 basil leaves and add to the saucepan, along with (optional) peperoncino (red pepper flakes). Reduce heat to medium-low and heat 60-90 seconds.
- Add San Marzano tomatoes. Break up a little with a wooden spoon. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the crushed garlic.
- Roughly tear the remaining 5 basil leaves and add to sauce and stir.
- Use an immersion hand blender to puree to smooth consistency.
Notes
- This sauce is best with Long Pasta (“Pasta Lunga”), such as Spaghetti or Capelli d”Angelo (Angel Hair pasta)
- Garnish with fresh parmigiana cheese, fresh basil, ground pepper, and an olive oil drizzle