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San Marzano Tomato Sauce (Quick & Fresh!)

Katie Kelly

This San Marzano tomato sauce recipe is so simple, you will love it! You can easily make the best homemade red sauce at home in 30 minutes.

Why are San Marzano tomatoes better for sauce?

San Marzano tomatoes are longer tomatoes known for their low acidity and strong tomato taste. They have thick walls, which makes for fewer seed pockets, and, as a result, fewer seeds. They are perfect for a rich, thick and fresh tasting tomato sauce.

Ingredients

– 2 tbsp olive oil – ½ onion – 2-3 garlic cloves – 2 cans San Marzano tomatoes – 1 cup fresh basil – 1 tsp salt

DOP stands Denominazione d' Origine Protetta, which is basically Italian for a protected destination of origin. If your San Marzano tomatoes have this on the can, that means it's from the San Marzano region of Italy.

What does DOP mean on San Marzano tomatoes?

Homemade san marzano tomato sauce