San Marzano Tomato Basil Sauce

Elevate your Italian-inspired dishes with the rich and vibrant flavors of San Marzano Tomato Basil Sauce, a simple yet luxurious homemade sauce bursting with authenticity. Crafted with prized San Marzano tomatoes, this recipe delivers a perfectly balanced blend of sweetness and acidity, complemented by aromatic fresh basil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of dried oregano. A quick sauté of onions and garlic in extra virgin olive oil builds the flavorful base, while a simmering process creates a velvety texture ideal for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Ready in under an hour, this versatile sauce includes optional red pepper flakes for a mild heat kick and a touch of sugar to balance acidity. Whether you're curating a classic Italian dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this sauce is a must-have staple in your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes (whole, peeled)
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Directions

Step 1

Pour the entire can of San Marzano tomatoes into a large bowl. Crush the tomatoes with your hands or use a potato masher to break them into smaller pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan, along with their juice.

Step 6

Stir in the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If it tastes too acidic, stir in the granulated sugar.

Step 9

Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from heat.

Step 10

Serve immediately over pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	679.4

Total Fat 43.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2527.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 47.0g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141.6mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2543.2mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 40.4%