Tomato Sauce for Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 1-28oz Can of San Marzano Diced Tomatoes (Drained, liquid reserved)
- 1-35oz Can of Tomato Puree
- 1 Medium Onion (about 8 Oz.)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (Smashed)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cut onion into large pieces and pulse in food processor until finely chopped, do not over-process, or you will end up with liquid | |
| Step 2 | |
| Heat oil in a large, heavy pot, add onion and turn heat to medium, stir until onions begin to soften | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add Garlic to pot and stir about one more minute | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add tomaato paste and stir well | |
| Step 5 | |
| Add liquid from tomatoes and stir well, when paste incorporated into liquid add tomatoes and tomato puree | |
| Step 6 | |
| Add sugar, salt and crushed pepper | |
| Step 7 | |
| Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for one hour | |
| Step 8 | |
| Add Meatballs and cook on low heat for another hour | |