Hallmark Inspired Recipe: Italian Sauce

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino offers a similar taste.

Chop one sweet onion using a butter knife.

Add the chopped onion and 5 tablespoons of butter into a cold saucepan.

Turn the stove on to low medium heat to melt the butter with the onions.

Stir the mixture until the onions are clear and mushy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add black pepper to the onion and butter mixture before turning on the stove.

Once the onions are caramelized and bubbly, add the two cans of San Marzano tomatoes.

Stir gently and break down the peeled tomatoes with a spoon.

Let the sauce bubble for a bit, then reduce the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes.

Taste the sauce and serve it over pasta.

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