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Easy Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

This delicious and Easy Pomodoro Sauce recipe is so versatile and easy to make. The results and thick, smooth, and fresh.
Course condiments
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 162kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Chop up 1/2 a small yellow onion and mince up 2 garlic cloves.
  • Then add the onion and garlic to a pan filled with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  • Stir the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Now add 1 (28 oz) can of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes into a blender and pulse it into the tomatoes are puréed. About 5 pulses.
    Steps to make Pomodoro Sauce: saute the onion and garlic in a skillet, stir with a wooden spoon, then blend the tomatoes.
  • Now add the puréed tomatoes to the pan and stir over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Now add 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 5 chopped basil leaves.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve over hot buttered pasta.
    Steps to make Pomodoro Sauce: add the basil, salt, and sugar to the sauce and heat it in a skillet.

Notes

  • Don't rush the onions and garlic- Cooking these two first is important because they need time to soften and release their aromatic flavors.
  • Pulse the tomatoes just enough- You want this sauce to end up being thick with small pieces of tomato. Under-blending will leave it too chunky. Over-blending will result in a runnier sauce.
  • Don't skip the sugar- This adds a little sweetness that balances out the salt and acidity in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg