This delicious San Marzano tomato sauce is a luscious Italian red sauce using San Marzano tomatoes, which are the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Infused with aromatic garlic, basil, and oregano, it's a homemade sauce with big flavor that rivals any restaurant.
Carefully pour the San Marzano tomatoes into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to desired consistency. Set aside. **If you don't have a food processor, you can use your hands to rip up the tomatoes when you add them to the pan.
Add the chopped tomatoes, dried herbs (*if using fresh basil, wait and add it at the very end), salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cover, adjust the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
When your sauce is done simmering, add fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if using, and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite Italian dishes.
Pair it with your favorite Italian dishes, like pasta, pizza, or lasagna!
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