Here’s a simple, rich San Marzano Tomato Sauce 🍅
🍝 San Marzano Tomato Sauce
San Marzano Tomato Sauce
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion (optional), finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes (crushed by hand)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, if tomatoes are acidic)
- Fresh basil leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic (and onion if using) until soft and fragrant.
- Add crushed San Marzano tomatoes. Stir well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed.
- Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add basil at the end for fresh flavor.
- Stir in butter for a silky finish (optional).
💡 Tips:
- Don’t rush the simmer—this builds flavor
- Crush tomatoes by hand for a rustic texture
- Add chili flakes if you like heat 🌶️
- Perfect for pasta, pizza, or meatballs
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style marinara, spicy arrabbiata version, or pizza sauce variation 👍
