Tomato Sauce Recipe

This tomato sauce recipe is rich, flavorful, and versatile enough for pasta, pizza, meatballs, and many other dishes. Made with San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and seasonings, this homemade sauce develops deep flavor through slow simmering, resulting in a classic sauce that can elevate any meal. Discover more flavorful recipes like Tomato Sauce Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 rib celery, finely diced
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup water, or as needed

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
• Add onion, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables become very soft, about 15 minutes.
• Place the tomatoes and their juices in a bowl and crush them by hand until mostly smooth.
• Add garlic to the cooked vegetables and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in sugar, salt, anchovy paste, white wine vinegar, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes.
• Increase the heat to medium and cook until excess liquid evaporates.
• Mix in the tomato paste until fully combined.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and parsley, then bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
• Remove from heat and serve with pasta, pizza, meatballs, or other favorite dishes.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings