The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, preferably imported D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes (see note); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing.; 4 tablespoons butter; 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks; 1 medium onion, split in half; 1 large stem fresh basil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional), such as Red Boat; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or basil leaves (or a mix of the two)