Tuttorosso Pomodoro Sauce

As a busy mom, I love having delicious recipes that my family loves that I can get on the table in less than half an hour. This recipe for Tuttorosso Pomodoro Sauce is one of my favorite weeknight meals. When I’m cooking from scratch, this homemade tomato sauce recipe is my favorite alternative to a store-bought jar,

When you have a well stocked pantry it’s easy to pull together flavorful and delicious dinners. I love keeping pasta and canned tomatoes on hand for those nights where I want something hearty and comforting in a hurry.

Ingredients Matter

Just like any simple recipe, you don’t need a lot of ingredients to put a beautiful meal on the table, but the ingredients you use always matter. I always keep Tuttorosso tomatoes in my pantry and for this Tuttorosso Pomodoro Sauce I am grabbing a can of Crushed Tomatoes.

Tuttorosso Tomatoes are the best selling Italian inspired canned tomatoes in the US, and it shows in the quality and flavor. From the moment you open the can, you can see the difference. Their tomatoes look like they’ve just been plucked from the field and it shines through in the flavor.

What makes Tuttorosso tomatoes so special? They never use any artificial ingredients. Instead they utilize steam to preserve their tomatoes at their peak freshness. All of their ingredients on non-GMO verified and they use non-BPA lined cans. Their tomatoes truly taste like fresh tomatoes.

When it comes to cooking for my family, I always want to check the ingredients I use. With Tuttorosso I know I am serving them the best.

What is Pomodoro Sauce

You may be wondering how Pomodoro sauce differs from marinara sauce, since both are Italian tomato-based Italian sauces. Pomodoro sauce is usually smoother, thicker, and more concentrated because it’s often made with crushed tomatoes that cook down into a rich, velvety texture. Marinara sauce, by contrast, is typically looser and lighter, with a brighter flavor from ingredients such as garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, and tomatoes. In short, Pomodoro tends to feel more hearty and polished, while marinara is more rustic, aromatic, and versatile. This is also the base sauce other Italian dishes like Braciole or Chicken Parmesan, meatballs or homemade pizza.

Tuttorosso Pomodoro Sauce, Easy as 1-2-3

I promised you dinner in a hurry, so let’s get the pasta pot out and get to making our beautiful, fresh, crimson sauce. The only decision to make is spaghetti or linguine?

To make this delicious tomato sauce Besides the Tuttorosso Italian Inspirations Crushed Tomatoes, you are going to need four additional ingredients. For the aromatics in this sauce you need an onion and garlic cloves, for a pop of freshness we’re adding basil, and then a little extra virgin olive oil to cook everything in.

To begin with, heat your olive oil in a pot over low heat. Add five garlic cloves that have been smashed. There’s no need for any fancy knife skills in this recipe. It’s all about infusing the oil with the garlic flavor. Let the garlic cook until golden brown and fragrant. It will make your kitchen smell amazing and have your family checking to see when dinner is ready.

Now that your garlic is pretty and golden, add your can of Tuttorosso tomatoes, along with one onion that has been cut in half. I love that I don’t even have to dice anything. The fresh basil also goes in at this time. Allow the tomato mixture to come to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes. As it simmers away it will reduce a little, thicken, and intensify in tomato flavor. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to your preferences.

Go ahead and get that large pot of water boiling for the pasta. This sauce works great with whatever your favorite is, including low carb and gluten free options.

After 20 minutes, remove the smashed garlic cloves and halved onions. Toss with your pasta, and if you like, garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and extra fresh basil leaves. You have made pasta al pomodoro.

How to Store Pomodoro Sauce

You can store this Tuttorosso pomodoro sauce for up to seven days in your refrigerator in an airtight container, or in the freezer for up to a month.

Are you looking for another great recipe using Tuttorosso tomatoes? I love their Southwest Chili.