Quick Tomato Sauce

I love this tomato sauce because it’s everything I look for in a sauce; it’s bright with fresh flavor, and easy…you can’t get much better than that! For me I much prefer this sauce over any canned variety from the store. 
 

Cook’s Note: This full-flavored tomato sauce takes only 15 minutes to prepare. High-quality canned tomatoes will make a big difference in this sauce. The preferred brands of crushed tomatoes are Tuttorosso and Muir Glen. Grate the onion on the large holes of a box grater.

Quick Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

2 T unsalted butter

1/4 C grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)

1/4 t dried oregano

Table salt

2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (see note)

1/4 t sugar

2 T coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

1 T extra virgin olive oil

Ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion, oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and sugar; increase heat to high and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Makes 3 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Source: from America’s Test Kitchen

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