3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce

5 from 1 vote

This three ingredient tomato sauce is made with just tomatoes, butter, and onion, simmered slowly for pure, classic flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

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: 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.

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