Salsa Di Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce)

Salsa Di Pomodoro is an easy Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce or Marinara Sauce to make. Add it to your favorite pasta dish!

This always reminds me of the amazing smell of my mom’s tomato sauce. It’s a simple recipe but so full of flavor!

It’s made with all the right ingredients… I call it a labor of love. 🙂

This tomato sauce can be used in a variety of dishes like:

• Squid Calamari and Peas
• Cioppino or Zuppa Di Pesce (Italian Fish and Seafood Stew)
• Baked Rolled Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti
• Virtually any pasta dish
• Or serve over crostini and top with cheese

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Salsa Di Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce)

• Author: Roberto
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 30
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4
• Category: Sauces
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• 1/4 of a medium size Yellow Onion chopped
• 1 Tbs Minced Garlic
• 3 cups of San Marzano D.O.P. Plums Tomatoes ( You can substitute 24oz (3 cups) Italian Organic Strained Tomatoes for faster cooking)
• 1 Tbs Salt
• Pinch of Pepper
• 10 fresh Basil Leaves julienned

Instructions

1. Crush Tomatoes by hand in a bowl for a chunkier sauce or blend in food processor for a more smooth texture (depending on your preference)
2. In medium saucepan add EVOO and heat over medium heat until oil is warm
3. Add Onion, sauté 2-3 minutes until softened and lightly golden
4. Add Garlic, sauté 1-2 minutes
5. Add Tomatoes
6. Add Salt, Pepper, cook for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally or until sauce is bubbling and is thickened and water is absorbed
7. Turn off heat and stir in Basil for about 1 minute
8. Add to your favorite pasta