Basic Tomato Sauce
Golden olive oil shimmers as sweet onions, garlic, and fresh thyme release their perfume into my kitchen. This is the tomato sauce that transforms every pasta night into something special — rich with San Marzanos and bright basil, it's pure comfort in a pot.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hr 45 min
Total Time
1 hr 55 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chop finely)
- 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh thyme leaves (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (shredded)
- 2 28- ouncetomatoes (whole Italian -- I prefer the Rega brand)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh basil (chiffonade)
- Kosher salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 8 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small stockpot. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, 8 to . Add the thyme and carrot and cook until the carrot is quite soft about .
- 2
Add in the tomatoes, with their juice, and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer until thick, about an hour and a half. Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt.