Pierre Franey's Tomato Sauce

Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2cups canned tomatoes, preferably imported
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • ½cup finely chopped onions
  • 1teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

89 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 344 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend the tomatoes thoroughly, using a food processor or electric blender.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 20 minutes.

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I have made this twice, and I am surprised at just how delicious it is.

I searched the NYT Cooking website for a tomato sauce recipe and went for this one out of sheer laziness--others looked appealing but required equipment or ingredients I didn't have. This couldn't be much simpler, and it has a very bright flavor. I used Bianco DiNapoli canned crushed organic tomatoes, which likely played a big role in the great results. I don't know how an ordinary brand would do.

I have been making a version of this tomato sauce for almost 20 years now. I have found that the brand of canned tomatoes doesn't really matter. I think the quality of the garlic, oil and onions does though.
This sauce is so much better than any commercial brand I've tried; less expensive as well.

I have made this twice, and I am surprised at just how delicious it is.

I searched the NYT Cooking website for a tomato sauce recipe and went for this one out of sheer laziness--others looked appealing but required equipment or ingredients I didn't have. This couldn't be much simpler, and it has a very bright flavor. I used Bianco DiNapoli canned crushed organic tomatoes, which likely played a big role in the great results. I don't know how an ordinary brand would do.

I have been making a version of this tomato sauce for almost 20 years now. I have found that the brand of canned tomatoes doesn't really matter. I think the quality of the garlic, oil and onions does though.
This sauce is so much better than any commercial brand I've tried; less expensive as well.

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