Description
Dive into the rich and vibrant world of homemade Pomodoro sauce made with premium San Marzano tomatoes. This easy-to-make sauce bursts with fresh flavors, transforming any pasta or pizza into a gourmet experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it captures the essence of Italian cooking right in your kitchen. Prepare to savor a delightful medley of ingredients that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and tear basil.
- Sauté garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand as you add them to the pan, stirring well with the garlic.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Season: Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
- Finish with basil: Stir in torn basil leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg