Description
Rich Italian Pomodoro sauce brings classic Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with simple, fresh ingredients. Ripe tomatoes simmer gently with garlic and basil, creating a silky smooth sauce perfect for pasta lovers seeking authentic Italian comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 (28-ounce/793 grams) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small sprig fresh basil (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
Cooking Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and gently crush the garlic cloves using the flat side of a chef’s knife to release their aromatic oils.
- Pour extra virgin olive oil into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, warming it over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Add the crushed garlic and sauté, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the cloves turn a delicate pale golden color, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the whole canned tomatoes along with their natural juices, allowing the liquid to cascade into the pan.
- Gently place a fresh basil sprig into the sauce for additional depth of flavor, if desired.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, using approximately of salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to cook for 20 minutes, periodically breaking down the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to create a more uniform texture.
- Remove the pan from the heat and discard the basil sprig if used.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until it reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Taste the sauce and make final adjustments to the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- Garlic transforms the sauce’s base, releasing sweet, mellow flavors when gently sautéed in olive oil.
- Crushed canned tomatoes create a rich, vibrant foundation with natural sweetness and depth.
- Simmering allows ingredients to meld, softening tomato texture and concentrating robust flavors.
- Blending with an immersion blender ensures silky, smooth consistency without losing rustic charm.
- Seasoning adjustments at the end elevate the sauce, balancing salt and pepper for perfect taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg