Kate’s Italian Tomatoes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Kate's Italian Tomatoes: A simple and flavorful recipe to enjoy Italian-style canned tomatoes.

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	14 1/2 ounces canned Italian plum tomatoes ( such as Muir Glen or Hunt 's ) or 14 1/2 ounces san marzano tomatoes ( with optional 1/2 teaspoon sugar )
	1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
	1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter ( optional ) or 1/2 teaspoon vegan butter substitute ( optional )

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Kate's Italian Tomatoes are a simple and flavorful way to enjoy Italian-style canned tomatoes. This recipe yields a versatile sauce that can be used as a base for many Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, and more. The sauce is made using canned Italian plum tomatoes or san marzano tomatoes and flavored with Italian seasoning and a small amount of butter or vegan butter substitute. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want to create an authentic Italian meal in no time.

Instructions

1.	Crush the tomatoes using a fork or blender until they reach your desired consistency.
2.	Add the Italian seasoning and unsalted butter (or vegan butter substitute) and stir well.
3.	Place the mixture in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4.	Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes until it has thickened and reduced slightly.
5.	Serve hot over pasta or as a topping for pizzas or other Italian dishes.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients.

It yields a versatile sauce that can be used as a base for a variety of Italian dishes.

CONS

The canned tomatoes used in this recipe may contain added preservatives and/or sodium.

It can be high in natural sugar content due to the tomatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C, which can support a healthy immune system and reduce inflammation.
Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs that can provide additional health benefits such as improving digestion and reducing inflammation.