Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this simple yet luxurious Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce, a minimalist masterpiece perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Made with just canned whole peeled tomatoes, unsalted butter, and a halved yellow onion, this easy tomato sauce delivers an incredible depth of flavor with minimal effort. The butter adds a velvety richness, while the onion slowly infuses the tomatoes with a subtly sweet and aromatic undertone during the 45-minute simmer. With only five minutes of prep and no need to chop or dice, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Whether you're cooking for a cozy dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this tomato sauce will quickly become your go-to staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
Instructions
Peel the yellow onion and cut it in half. No need to dice or chop; the halved onion will infuse the sauce with flavor during cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the canned whole peeled tomatoes (with their juices), unsalted butter, and the halved onion.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the butter to melt fully.
Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes. During this time, use a wooden spoon to gently crush the tomatoes against the side of the pan to break them up and achieve a smoother consistency.
Taste the sauce and season with salt if needed. Discard the onion halves before serving.
Serve the sauce warm over cooked pasta, use it as a pizza topping, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1006 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1499 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
