{"id":6682,"date":"2018-05-07T20:27:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T01:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.verynatalie.com\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2018-05-10T18:49:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T23:49:30","slug":"30-minute-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.verynatalie.com\/30-minute-tomato-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Minute Tomato Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ll be the first to admit it…I am a pasta snob. Isn’t that to be expected though in any Italian household? Well I’m here to encourage your pasta snobbiness & share something even better…tomato sauce snobbiness.<\/p>\n

Do not be afraid. Homemade tomato sauce is quick (25 min cooking time), simple & much better than anything you’ll find in any jar at the supermarket.<\/p>\n

I share this recipe with you as one of my first posts, because a good tomato sauce is the basis of Italian cuisine. I invite you to take this culinary journey with me beginning with one of the first recipes I taught myself – sugo di pomodoro.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Try brown rice with this tomato sauce recipe as an alternative to pasta.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Tomato sauce pairs well with brown rice as a healthy alternative.<\/em><\/p>\n

Once you master a simple tomato sauce, you can pair it with your favorite pasta, grain or meat. I often pair it with brown rice as a more nutritious alternative & top it with my favorite green pea recipe (stay tuned for recipe in a later post).<\/p>\n

The right tomato makes the sauce…<\/h4>\n

Okay, this might be obvious, but it’s true! Using the best tomatoes makes all the difference when it comes to homemade sauce.<\/p>\n

San Marzano tomatoes are the gold standard of canned tomatoes, which is why I include them in my recipe. They are grown in the rich volcanic soil near Mt. Vesuvius, which results in a sweeter & less acidic tomato variety.<\/p>\n

San Marzano tomatoes can be found in most supermarkets, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s & Target. Some of the brands that I’ve enjoyed are Cento<\/a>, Nina & Strianese.<\/p>\n

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30 Minute Tomato Sauce<\/div>\n\t\t
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Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t
5<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cook Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
25<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Total Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
30<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Natalie Alkire<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t28 oz.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan of peeled San Marzano tomatoes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedium<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYellow Onion<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsliced<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtra Virgin Olive Oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tleaves<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFresh Basil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsplash<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRed Wine<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpinch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSugar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSalt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPepper<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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    Instructions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Add sliced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes OR until the onions are soft & translucent.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Blend the can of tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Add blended tomatoes to olive oil & onions.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Add the basil, splash of red wine, sugar, salt & pepper and bring to a boil.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Lower the heat to a simmer & cover for 20 minutes.<\/p>

      Tip: Serve with your favorite pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese & top with a fresh basil sprig. 
      <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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