Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
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5
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Course
Condiments, Lunch, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
Description
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe centers on fresh or canned tomatoes simmered with butter and onion until reduced to a thick, flavorful sauce. The slow simmering allows excess water to evaporate, intensifying the tomato flavor. Butter adds richness and smoothness, while the onion contributes mild sweetness. The sauce finishes with salt and is complemented by freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for an added savory note.
The texture is smooth but can retain some tomato softness, making it ideal to coat pasta evenly. The gentle heat ensures the sauce blends fully without burning the butter or drying out.
This sauce can be served immediately tossed with hot cooked pasta, offering a homely, mildly creamy tomato flavor with a bit of cheesy savory garnish. It works well as a base sauce for simple pasta dinners or can be adapted for other tomato-based dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomato 5-6 large or 3 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes in their juice (31 ounces, fresh
- 5 tablespoons butter , ½ stick
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 onion medium, sweet, yellow
- pasta cooked
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
Instructions
- If using fresh tomatoes peel them and coarsely chop them. If using canned, coarsely chop them. Trim both ends of the onion, peel it and cut it half lengthwise.
- Put the tomatoes, butter, onion, and salt in a 4-to-5-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. When the tomatoes begin to bubble, lower the heat to a slow but steady simmer. Cook, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes until the tomatoes are no longer watery and the sauce has reduced, about 45 minutes, depending on the size and shape of the pot.
- When the sauce is done the butter will have separated from the tomatoes and there should not be any liquid left. When you toss the pasta with the sauce, add freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Overall Rating
5
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