Jimmy's Grandma's Tomato Sauce with Bucatini Recipe

Name: Jimmy's Grandma's Tomato Sauce with Bucatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely diced; Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste; Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound bucatini, cooked to al dente

Servings: persons

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely diced
Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bucatini, cooked to al dente

1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
2
Place a large roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium heat.
3
Add the butter, garlic and onions and sweat for 6 to 7 minutes.
4
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
5
Add the tomato sauce and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover with foil and transfer the pan to the oven for 5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
7
(Baking in the oven ensures the sauce cooks down without burning.)
8
Transfer the sauce to a blender along with the basil, Parmesan and sugar, and blend well.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce.
11
Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with Parmesan.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely diced, Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Jimmy's Grandma's Tomato Sauce with Bucatini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jimmy's Grandma's Tomato Sauce with Bucatini

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