Pomodoro Sauce

 

“Pomodoro” means tomato sauce in Italian—simple yet bursting with fresh flavors!  You can stick to tradition or tweak it by adding red pepper flakes or any ingredients your family enjoys.

Pomodoro sauce stands apart from marinara in several ways, but the standout difference is its texture. While pomodoro offers a smooth and uniform consistency, Marinara leans towards a heartier, chunkier feel.

Ingredients

2 28-ounce whole cans peeled tomatoes

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ onion (yellow or white)

5 cloves garlic

8-10 basil leaves

salt and pepper

Instructions

In a large saucepan or medium to large pot, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in the butter and olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Season with a little salt and pepper. The garlic should be super fragrant, and the onion will be softened and beginning to brown.

Transfer this mixture to a blender and add the cans of tomatoes (the entire contents include the juices).

Add the basil leaves too. Blend until smooth.

Transfer the sauce back into your saucepan and simmer for another 20 minutes. This will thicken the sauce as well as deepen the flavor.

Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.

Serve over cooked noodles and top with Parmesan cheese.

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