Pregnancy Friendly Sugo di Pomodoro
A rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce made from scratch is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything taste better, and this one is genuinely hard to beat. San Marzano tomatoes are crushed by hand before hitting the pan, which gives the finished sauce a beautifully rustic texture — not too smooth, not too chunky. The garlic is coaxed low and slow in olive oil until it turns pale golden and fragrant, building a savory base that carries the whole dish. A pinch of sugar and a long, unhurried simmer deepen the flavor and mellow the acidity, which can be a real comfort when your palate feels extra sensitive. Fresh basil goes in at the very end to keep it bright, and an optional knob of butter rounds everything out into something genuinely luxurious. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what's going into your bowl — no hidden additives, no mystery preservatives, just clean, wholesome cooking. Toss it with pasta, spoon it over polenta, or use it as a base for whatever sounds good tonight.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled san marzano tomatoes
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the tomatoes and their juices into a large bowl and crush them by hand, squeezing each tomato until broken into rough, uneven pieces. Set aside.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until it shimmers. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely — the garlic can color quickly.
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