Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinners with this simple yet luxurious Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce, a minimalist masterpiece perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Made with just canned whole peeled tomatoes, unsalted butter, and a halved yellow onion, this easy tomato sauce delivers an incredible depth of flavor with minimal effort. The butter adds a velvety richness, while the onion slowly infuses the tomatoes with a subtly sweet and aromatic undertone during the 45-minute simmer. With only five minutes of prep and no need to chop or dice, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Whether you're cooking for a cozy dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this tomato sauce will quickly become your go-to staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion

Directions

Step 1

Peel the yellow onion and cut it in half. No need to dice or chop; the halved onion will infuse the sauce with flavor during cooking.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the canned whole peeled tomatoes (with their juices), unsalted butter, and the halved onion.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the butter to melt fully.

Step 5

Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes. During this time, use a wooden spoon to gently crush the tomatoes against the side of the pan to break them up and achieve a smoother consistency.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and season with salt if needed. Discard the onion halves before serving.

Step 7

Serve the sauce warm over cooked pasta, use it as a pizza topping, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	973.8 grams (973.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	752

Total Fat 61.80g	79%
Saturated Fat 35.00g	175%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 155mg	52%
Sodium 1006mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 56.70g	21%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 37.80g
Protein 8.30g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1499mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 27.8%