Pomodoro Sauce
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Pomodoro Sauce
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This quick and easy 5-ingredient pasta pomodoro sauce is the perfect combination of sweet, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, onions, and rich extra virgin olive oil!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. fresh tomatoes (I use about 6-8 plum tomatoes)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as a combination of basil, oregano, and parsley)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- For serving: cooked pasta; grated Parmesan cheese; additional fresh herbs
Instructions
- Quarter the tomatoes and use your fingers to quickly scoop out most of the seeds. It helps to run the tomato under cold water to get any extra seeds out, and don’t worry – you don’t have to be meticulous about it. This should only take a few minutes!
- Puree tomatoes in a food processor until mostly smooth, leaving some good chunks for texture in your sauce. Transfer to a colander and set aside to strain excess liquid (you do not need to squeeze the tomatoes totally dry).
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Be sure to stir the garlic and onion constantly so that the garlic doesn’t burn. Add the strained tomatoes and the fresh herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes, you may need to add a dash of sugar too, to taste. Serve over pasta and garnish with cheese and additional fresh herbs.
Notes
- Once the sauce is finished, adjust seasonings and spices to suit your tastes. Add salt, pepper, or additional herbs. If you like a spicy pomodoro, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This recipe yields a fairly small batch of sauce (about 2 cups total) -- enough for one large jar or about 3-4 servings. If you're like me and you'd rather have more to keep on hand, or if you just have a larger family to feed, double the ingredients and proceed with the same cooking instructions.
- When available, use high-quality Italian extra virgin olive oil and flavorful, ripe summer tomatoes, since the olive oil and tomatoes form the base of the sauce.
- Once the sauce is finished, adjust seasonings and spices to suit your tastes. Add salt, pepper, or additional herbs. If you like a spicy pomodoro, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes, you may need to season the sauce with a little bit of sugar. The sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, giving the sauce a greater depth of flavor.
- Since you're simmering for a shorter amount of time, leave the lid off of the pot to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to concentrate.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
272.1kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7.1g
(2%)
Protein
1.3g
(3%)
Fat
28.4g
(44%)
Saturated Fat
4.1g
(21%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
20.1g
Sodium
11.7mg
(0%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2721 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 272.1kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3% |
| Fat | 28.4g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.1g | 101% |
| Sodium | 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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