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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter is a staple in many Italian households, often served over pasta or as a base for various dishes. The combination of sweet onions and rich butter creates a comforting sauce that highlights the natural sweetness of tomatoes. Today, this sauce is embraced worldwide, with variations that include additional herbs and spices to suit different palates.

ItalianITmain
40 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds canned tomatoes
1 medium onion
5 tablespoons butter
salt

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Cut the onion in half.

2

Add the canned tomatoes to a pot.

3

Add the halved onion to the pot with the tomatoes.

4

Add about 5 tablespoons of butter and a little bit of salt to the pot.

5

Turn on the heat to warm the tomato mixture.

6

Let it simmer on a lowish temperature for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk to mush up the tomatoes.

7

After 45 minutes, remove the onion from the sauce.

8

Add cooked pasta to the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Butter Tomato SauceOnion Tomato Sauce
Local Name: Sugo di pomodoro con cipolla e burro

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