How To Make An Easy Pomodoro Sauce From Scratch in 20 Minutes

san marzano tomatoes

💰Cheaper: roma tomatoes

Roma tomatoes are more widely available and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: none

Honey adds sweetness without refined sugar.

fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is a budget-friendly option.

Crush a few cloves of garlic.

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot.

Add chopped onion and crushed garlic, and sweat the vegetables until tender.

Add a little kosher salt for seasoning.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

Add more kosher salt and fresh basil (whole stem) and crushed red pepper flakes for spice.

Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Fish out the basil and puree the sauce using a blender, food processor, or stick blender to break down onion and garlic chunks until thick and smooth.

Finish by adding a few pats of butter for a glossy richness.

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