#pasta-sauce

Authentic Italian tomato sauce (Sugo al Pomodoro). Ingredients: 28oz can San Marzano DOP tomatoes, 5 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil. Method: 1. Crush tomatoes by hand. 2. Sauté whole garlic in olive oil until golden. 3. Remove garlic, add tomatoes carefully (splatters). 4. Simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Season with salt, add fresh basil at end. Result: bright, fresh flavor with proper acidity balance. Explain why San Marzano and volcanic soil matter.