Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce uses just three ingredients to prove: less is more. Tomatoes, butter, and onions are all you need to make this pantry staple. rich and smooth sauce You will make it over and over again.
What makes this sauce famous?
- Simple dish:You can create a rich, deep sauce with just three ingredients. The butter melts into the tomatoes and creates a smooth, rich sauce.
- Smart shortcuts:Cook the onions in large halves to add flavor without chopping them, then remove them, leaving a soft, bland sauce.
- Endless ways to use it:Toss with pasta, spoon over meatballs, top lasagna, spread on pizza, or freeze for a quick dinner later.
Ingredients for Marcello Hazan’s Tomato Sauce
- Canned Tomatoes: Use canned tomatoes without added salt or herbs. Cento San Marzano is a great brand!
- onion: Use white or yellow onions!
- butter: The original recipe calls for unsalted butter, but it would work if you just added salt.
Tomato Sauce Recipe by Marcella Hazan
If you try this, the bottled sauce won’t hold up. Requiring little simmering time and little preparation, this simple tomato sauce has a rich, classic flavor that goes well with almost any Italian dish. No garlic, herbs or olive oil required!
- Add ingredients: Put it in a large pot Whole tomatoes, onions and butter.
- boil: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally and crush any large tomato pieces.
- onion removal: Discard the onions or use them in other recipes!
- Mix: Use an immersion blender or mash large chunks of tomatoes to achieve desired sauce consistency. Season with a pinch of salt as needed and serve over pasta if desired and enjoy!
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
Double the recipe! Store in the refrigerator for a few days and freeze well. Great for tossing with pasta, baking in lasagna, or using in other meals throughout the week.
3-ingredient tomato sauce
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ingredient
- 1 (28 ounces) You can eat whole, peeled tomatoes
- 1 middle onion Peeled and cut in half
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
guideline
- Put it in a large pot 1 can (28 ounces) peeled tomatoes, 1 medium onionand 5 tablespoons unsalted butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and crush any large tomato pieces.
- Remove onion. Discard the onions or use them in another recipe!
- To achieve desired sauce consistency, use an emulsion blender or mash large chunks of tomatoes. Season with salt to taste, if necessary. Place it on top of pasta and enjoy!
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- refrigerator: Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- To reheat: Reheat the sauce on the stove until warm. If necessary, add water or chicken broth to thin the sauce!
- Freezer: Cooked and cooled sauce can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to 1 month. Remove and discard onions before freezing.
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More Homemade Sauce Recipes to Try
Pasta sauces should use a few good ingredients to create real flavor, rather than long steps or complex techniques. If you like this approach, try some of my other easy sauce recipes next time.
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