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
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 large Basil Leaves
- 28 ounce can Whole San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed Dried Peperoncino or Red Pepper Flakes - optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Smash the garlic cloves and add to olive oil. 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 and salt. 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 smashed garlic cloves. Roughly tear the remaining 5 basil leaves and add to sauce and stir.
- Use an immersion hand blender to puree to smooth consistency.
- Buon Appetito!
Notes
- Serving Note & Special Instructions:
- Serve with spaghetti, angel hair, or other long pasta and finish with basil and Parmesan.
- Freeze in small portions for quick weeknight dinners.
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