San Marzano Cream Sauce Recipe

San Marzano Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Crush the San Marzano tomatoes if they aren’t already crushed.
   • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Cook the Onions and Garlic:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
3. Add the Tomatoes:
   • Pour the crushed San Marzano tomatoes into the saucepan.
   • Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Simmer the Sauce:
   • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
   • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
5. Add the Cream:
   • Slowly stir in the heavy cream.
   • Continue to cook the sauce on low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce is well combined and creamy.
6. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the San Marzano cream sauce over your favorite pasta.
   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips:

• Quality Ingredients: Using authentic San Marzano tomatoes will give the sauce a rich and sweet flavor.
• Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a bit of pasta cooking water. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to thicken.
• Blending: For a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to blend the sauce before adding the cream.

Enjoy your creamy and delicious San Marzano cream sauce!