San Marzano Tomato Sauce Recipe
This San Marzano Tomato Sauce is rich, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients. An easy homemade Italian sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 cans San Marzano Tomatoes 28 oz cans
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Onion
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Red Wine
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoon Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Mince the garlic and dice the red onion. Crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand and set aside. 5 Cloves Garlic ½ cup Onion
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring often so it does not burn. Add garlic and cook for 90 seconds until fragrant. 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and red wine until combined. 2 cans San Marzano Tomatoes 3 tablespoon Fresh Basil Salt and Pepper to taste ¼ cup Red Wine
- Simmer: Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta or your favorite Italian dishes.
Notes
- Crush the tomatoes to the texture of the sauce that you prefer.
- If you want a slightly sweeter sauce, you can add a small amount of sugar.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as you go along.
- Using fresh basil at the end will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Let the sauce simmer longer if you prefer a deeper, richer taste.
Storage
Refrigeration: Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container or glass jars. Chill in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Freezing: Store cooled sauce in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheating: Reheat on the stove on low until heated through. It can also be microwaved (make sure to cover it) until heated.Nutrition
Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 219mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
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