World's best tomato sauce: Create culinary magic at home
It turns out that creating the most delicious dishes doesn't require complicated ingredients at all. Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce recipe is based on two basic ingredients and was recognized by "Delish" magazine as the best in the world. You can easily prepare it at home.
The secret to this Italian culinary author's sauce lies in the slow sautéing of onions and the right selection of tomatoes. Nothing can replace those from your own garden, especially with their meaty centers, but outside the season, canned pelati tomatoes (peeled) will also work. If you choose fresh tomatoes, parboil and peel them.
Universal sauce for casseroles, pasta, and stuffed vegetables
These are just a few possible uses for Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce. Its creamy and natural taste pairs perfectly with both Italian dishes and our Polish delicacies. Of course, there are countless pasta ideas, but you can also drizzle this tomato sauce over meatballs or stuffed vegetables.
If you're looking for simple additions to the tomato sauce, you can choose not only ground meat, but also olives or capers. Spice enthusiasts will enjoy the version with chorizo or bacon and chili peppers.
Looking for a pasta idea with fish? Add chunks of salmon, tuna, sardines, or anchovies. Seafood like mussels, shrimp, or calamari will also work.
Recipe for Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce
Season the tomato sauce with salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley, but don't overdo it with extras that could overpower its natural flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 14 ounces of parboiled and peeled tomatoes
Instructions:
- Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with melted butter. Sauté over medium heat, being careful not to burn it.
- Once it's soft and fragrant, add the parboiled and peeled tomatoes—fresh or canned.
- Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring the sauce occasionally with a wooden spoon.
