Description
This homemade San Marzano tomato sauce is a rich, flavorful, and authentic Italian-style sauce made from scratch with high-quality canned San Marzano tomatoes. It’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or any dish that calls for a classic tomato base.
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to reduce acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the San Marzano tomatoes with their juice. Crush them using a spoon or potato masher.
- Add oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat, uncovered, for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once thickened to your desired consistency, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Optionally, stir in fresh basil at the end for added flavor.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use certified DOP San Marzano tomatoes for best results.
- You can blend the sauce for a smoother consistency using an immersion blender.
- This sauce works great as a base for pizza, pasta, or meatballs.
- Add chili flakes for a bit of heat.
- Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg