San Marzano Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: San Marzano Tomato-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs san marzano tomatoes (canned, whole peeled); 2 medium-large cloves garlic; 1 small-medium white onion; Approx. 20 basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon bacon fat; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine (a medium bodied sweeter wine works well, I like to use shiraz or a blend); ground salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs san marzano tomatoes (canned, whole peeled)
2 medium-large cloves garlic
1 small-medium white onion
Approx. 20 basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon bacon fat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine (a medium bodied sweeter wine works well, I like to use shiraz or a blend)
ground salt and pepper to taste

1
chop and crush garlic cloves
2
dice onion
3
heat oil over medium heat
4
cook onion in oil until tender and translucent
5
add crushed garlic
6
cool until garlic is just golden
7
add tomatoes including juice, crush with a spoon or potato masher
8
add basil, herbs, red pepper
9
OPTIONAL: Blend with immersion blender
10
bring to a boil, stir frequently, hold for a few minutes
11
reduce heat to simmer
12
add wine and salt and pepper to taste
13
add bacon fat (trust me, it really ties all the flavors together)
14
simmer at least 60 minutes.
15
NOTE: You can add sugar and/or little more wine if too salty or acidic

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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: 2 lbs san marzano tomatoes (canned, whole peeled), 2 medium-large cloves garlic, 1 small-medium white onion, Approx. 20 basil leaves, and more.

Yes, San Marzano Tomato-Basil Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

San Marzano Tomato-Basil Sauce

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