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Simple Pomodoro Sauce Recipe

This quick and easy classic Pomodoro sauce is loaded with rich tomato flavor and comes together in under 45 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds peeled fresh tomatoes or 3 28-ounce cans of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ peeled and finely minced/grated yellow onion
  • 4 finely minced/grated garlic cloves
  • 12-15 fresh basil leaves
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • cooked pasta

Instructions

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  1. Add the tomatoes to a blender or a food mill and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large pot over low heat and add in the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the pureed tomatoes and stew over low to medium heat for 30 minutes. SEE NOTE.
  4. Finish by stirring in basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss with pasta and parmesan cheese, or serve with any other dish.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead. Follow the reheating instructions below when serving.
  • How to Store: Store the Pomodoro sauce chilled and covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. It freezes well and will hold in the freezer for up to 3 months. It will take a full day to thaw, so set aside enough time to use it.
  • How to Reheat: Add it to a medium-sized pot and cook over low heat until hot. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Like any good sauce, it gets better with time, so if you’ve got the time, let this simmer for a few hours to help concentrate those rich tomato flavors.
  • While there are some differences between the two, they are subtle, so I want to encourage you to try both and see which one you like!
  • You can use fresh peeled tomatoes, which you can learn how to prepare in my steak pizzaiola recipe, or canned San Marzano tomatoes.
  • When it comes to olive oil, I use whatever is expeller pressed, organic, and on sale.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2393IU (48%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2393IU 48%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.