San Marzano Tomato Sauce
This thick, flavorful tomato sauce is made from San Marzano DOP tomatoes. This is a variety of plum tomato that is meatier, sweeter, and less acidic than the average plum tomato. Our San Marzano tomato sauce highlights the pure flavors of these exceptional tomatoes through a short ingredient list and a short simmer.
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Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can 28 ounces San Marzano DOP tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or dried peperoncini
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Large sprig of fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pour the tomatoes and their juices into a large bowl and break them up with your hands. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large shallow pot or skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper flakes, oregano, and fennel and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Add the fresh basil sprig, immersing it into the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until thickened. With tongs or a fork, remove and discard the basil sprig. Transfer the sauce from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve with your favorite recipes.
Notes
- If possible, use San Marzano certified D.O.P. canned tomatoes
- For a smooth sauce, pour the tomatoes into a food processor or blender.
- If you want a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g