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3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce

This three ingredient tomato sauce is made with just tomatoes, butter, and onion, simmered slowly for pure, classic flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian American
Keyword: 3 ingredient marinara, 3 ingredient tomato sauce recipe, Magic pasta sauce, Marcella Hazen's tomato sauce, Marcella Hazen's tomato sauce recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion peeled and halved
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, add 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, 1 medium onion, and 5 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato.
  • Remove the onion. Discard the onion, or use it in another recipe!
  • Use an emulsion blender or mash any large chunks of tomato to reach the desired sauce consistency. Season with salt to taste, if needed. Serve over pasta and enjoy!

Notes

Storage Instructions
  • Refrigerator: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat the sauce over the stove until warmed through. Add a splash of water or chicken broth to the sauce to help thin it, if needed!
  • Freezer: The cooked and cooled sauce can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Remove and discard the onion before freezing.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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