| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 50 min |
| Yield: | 3 1/2 cups |
Ingredients
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- Sea salt, preferably gray salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Open the can of tomatoes and pour the juice into a bowl. Use the lid to press against the tomatoes to extract as much juice as possible. In the can, avoiding cutting yourself with the rim, use your hand to squeeze the tomatoes to a pulp. Re-strain out the new juices, and reserve the juice and pulp separately. Fill the empty can half full with water and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden. Add the tomato juices and bring to a boil. Simmer rapidly until the juice thickens, then add the crushed tomato pulp, oregano, the half can of water, bay leaf, and salt and pepper, to taste. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 3 1/2 cups, about 30 to 45 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 7 servings |
| Calories | 61 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 304 mg |
Reviews
Very good sauce I have been looking for a fresh tasting easy to make sauce !
Just add meat and some homemade pappardelle noodles and its a real meal!
An incredibly simple sauce that goes together really quickly and taste wonderful. I strayed a little from the recipe and added diced green pepper and mushroom to the sauteed onion and garlic. Also did half water and white wine for the liquid.
Don’t ever use canned sauce when you can make this great one from Mama. It is so very easy and it will make you look like a pro.
From one of my favorite chefs -this recipe is simple and excellent. Make sure to use good DOP San Marzanos tomatoes. Pay the price it’s worth it if you want your sauce to taste great. Ital foods imports an excellent brand.
I L-O-V-E this recipe, use it all the time because it is easy to make and pairs well with beef or chicken. As for acidic taste, I use San Marzano tomatoes and substitute half can of WINE instead of water (either white or red, your choice.
Caryn
Usually if you put a little sugar in the acidic taste will go down.
Usually if you put a little sugar in the acidic taste will go down.
Excellent tomato sauce and oh so easy. Everyone slaps this one down in a hurry and I was in and out of the kitchen.
Thanks Michael
Thanks Michael
I want this sauce to work, and it nearly did when I made it, except that it was really acidic to taste. I think it was the canned whole tomatoes that I used (Contadina), so if any of you have a brand to recommend or a tip to reduce the acidity, I’d appreciate your feedback
This sauce is so easy to make and it’s delicious. It’s perfect for a summer day or a special occasion. The flavors are light and go with any pasta. I serve it plain or will sometimes throw in some meatballs, sausage or pork (sometimes all three!!) Try it you will not be disappointed!!