How to Make Amazing San Marzano Tomato Sauce - The First Recipe I Ever Learned

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.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to the recipe.

Discuss the importance of using DOP certified San Marzano tomatoes and show brands like Jovio and Bianco Den Napoli.

Prepare 8 to 10 cloves of garlic by mincing them.

Heat a stainless steel pot over medium heat before adding olive oil.

Add minced garlic to the heated oil and cook for 30 to 90 seconds, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Add whole San Marzano tomatoes to the pot, explaining they will break down during cooking.

Incorporate 2 to 3 tablespoons of sundried tomato paste into the mixture.

Peel a carrot and add it whole to the sauce to balance acidity.

Add a small piece of parmesan rind to enhance flavor.

Season the sauce with a generous pinch of salt, noting no sugar is needed.

Cover the sauce and let it cook for about 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent burning.

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