Homemade Tomato Sauce

Name: Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: About 1 quart (enough for 1½ pounds of pasta)
Ingredients: 4 pounds plum tomatoes (or two 28-ounce cans whole peeled plum tomatoes); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and cut in half; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1¼ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

2h 15m

Total Time

2h 30m

This homemade tomato sauce is a rich, flavorful addition to any pasta dish. Fresh plum tomatoes are simmered with onions, garlic, and herbs in a mixture of butter and olive oil. The result is a delicious sauce that's perfect for topping spaghetti or penne.

All Seasons

Basil

Tomatoes