Perfect Pomodoro Sauce

Transform your homemade Italian cooking with this *Perfect Pomodoro Sauce*, a rich and flavorful delight that highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients. Made with vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, aromatic garlic, fragrant basil leaves, and a hint of sugar for balance, this classic tomato sauce is a celebration of traditional Italian flavors. The recipe uses a quick blanching technique to peel the tomatoes effortlessly and a slow simmer to deepen the sauce’s natural sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour of total cooking time, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for your favorite dishes. It's a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic, from-scratch tomato sauce full of vibrant taste and rustic charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the tomatoes by scoring a small 'X' on the bottom of each. Place them in a large pot of boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel off the skins, remove the cores, and roughly chop the tomatoes.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Remove the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and any juices from the cutting board. Mash them gently with a wooden spoon to release more juice.

Step 5

Add the basil leaves, sugar, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors deepen.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If a smoother sauce is desired, blend with an immersion blender until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Serve hot over pasta, spread on pizza, or use as a base for other recipes. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1261.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	673.8

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2410.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 511.4mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 3246.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 33.0%