Sugo al Pomodoro
The Best Italian Tomato Sauce: Sugo al Pomodoro
- Prep Time: :05
- Cook Time: :25
- Total Time: :30
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 small onion (yellow or white), chopped or cut into thin slices (depending on preference)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (good quality such as Colavita)
- 1 28 oz can of good quality whole peeled canned tomatoes (you can also use crushed tomatoes, or passata (tomato puree)
- 5–6 leaves of fresh basil, whole and washed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or pot, medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion for about 6 minutes, until translucent.
- Add canned tomatoes. Cover and let simmer on low-medium heat (the sauce should bubble, but not boil) after 10 minutes of cooking crush the whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon to break them up. You can also use an immersion blender.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly. Stir occasionally during cooking.
- Turn off the heat and add the basil to the sauce. Add salt and a bit of pepper to taste. If you notice any bitterness you may add a teaspoon of sugar. If you notice the sauce isn’t as thick as you like it add a tablespoon of good quality pure tomato paste.
- Store in the fridge or freezer and use as a sauce for pasta, polenta, gnocchi, and more!
Find it online: https://goingmywayz.com/sugo-al-pomodoro/