THE BEST TOMATO SAUCE
There are about as many versions of tomato sauce as there are cooks in the world. The Italian-American heritage of one of our test-kitchen team members informed the development of this recipe, leading us to a version of her family's favorite tomato sauce. A variety of canned tomatoes adds richness. A long simmer helps the flavors meld and results in a sauce that is perfect on pasta or nestled around chicken cutlets or meatballs.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes (do not let the garlic burn). Once the cloves are nicely browned remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onion to the garlic-infused oil and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Crush the can of San Marzano tomatoes into the pot with your hands, then fill the can with water and pour it into the sauce. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, granulated garlic, onion powder and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finely chop the reserved browned garlic cloves and add to the sauce.
- Stir in the Parmesan rind, if using, and the basil sprig. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has deepened in color and reduced slightly, about 1 hour 30 minutes (if the sauce begins to scorch, lower the heat). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard the Parmesan rind and basil before serving.
CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE
Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies
Time 25m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
- In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
- As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
- Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
MARCELLA HAZAN'S TOMATO SAUCE
This is perhaps the most famous recipe created by Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed how Americans cook Italian food. It also may be her easiest. Use your favorite canned tomatoes for this and don't be scared off by the butter. It gives the sauce an unparalleled velvety richness.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories easy
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter and the onion halves in a saucepan. Add a pinch or two of salt.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with a spoon. Add salt as needed.
- Discard the onion before tossing the sauce with pasta. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE
Since everyone has his or her version of this sauce, we spent a lot of time getting this one right. No surprise, the best results came from using the best ingredients. When it comes to tomato sauce, using poor quality canned tomatoes can leave an acidic or tinny taste in your mouth. So while it is a bit more expensive, we like to use Pomi brand chopped tomatoes (you know, the ones that come in a box). The sauce starts with a careful "sweating" of onions (cooking them slowly, until translucent but not brown, to extract as much flavor as possible), and the flavor continues to build from a nice, long, low-heat simmering after the tomatoes are added.
Provided by Daniel Holzman
Yield Makes 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, bay leaf, oregano, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir constantly until the sauce begins to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 5 minutes or so to prevent the sauce on the bottom of the pot from burning. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA - FORK IN THE KITCHEN
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5/5 (4)Total Time 1 hr 15 minsCategory DinnerCalories 62 per serving
- In a large dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Deglaze pan with wine (or stock) and let cook until reduced by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- To prep the tomatoes, hand crush the whole peeled tomatoes in a separate bowl, removing any hard stems. Add hand crushed tomatoes into pot. Stir in dried oregano and basil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for 30 minutes. Test salt level and add according to taste. Using an immersion blender, blend sauce until smooth (or desired texture).
- Use in your favorite recipes. Let cool and store the remainder in an airtight container. If freezing, let sauce cool completely in a glass jar, leaving approximately 1 inch at the top for expansion. Cover, and place in freezer. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave.
HOW TO MAKE A BASIC TOMATO SAUCE - FOOD NETWORK
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Estimated Reading Time 2 mins
- Add Olive Oil and Onions. Use a wide skillet or a wide-bottomed pot. Start with plenty of olive oil and add diced onion. Sauté until translucent and very soft.
- Season. Season the onions with salt so they release their liquids. This will help to bring out the natural sweetness of the onions. Take your time with this — it’s the first step in layering good flavor.
- Crush Tomatoes. Open a can of whole, peeled tomatoes and crush them with clean hands. The pros like to use San Marzano tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add the Tomatoes and Simmer. Add the tomatoes to the garlic and onions. Taste and season. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the flavors come together.
- Add Flavor and Spice. We're making a basic tomato sauce here. If you want to mix it up, try adding chili flakes, capers or olives while it simmers.
- Enjoy! And those are the basics for homemade tomato sauce. If you like a smoother sauce, just purée in a blender when you're done cooking. Use it with pasta or as an ingredient in stews like cacciatore.
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