5-Ingredient Tomato Sauce

40 minutes to prepare serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, halved and peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Place onion halves and tomatoes (along with juices) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add butter, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Break up the tomatoes with the back of your spoon, or use a potato masher to make a smoother sauce.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, then add fresh basil. Cook for another 5 minutes, then serve with pasta and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from New York Times Cooking