The Easiest Pasta with Canned San Marzano Tomatoes

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The Easiest Pasta with Canned San Marzano Tomatoes

This is a very simple dinner that hits every time. I used a sauce made popular by Marcella Hazan, it’s simple, buttery, slightly sweet, packed with flavor, and perfect for picky eaters.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

Ingredients

1 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes (undrained)
1 medium yellow onion peeled and halved lengthwise
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 pound pasta any kind - I used mezze rigatoni
⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, halved onion, butter, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Use a wooden spatula or spoon to mash the tomatoes as they cook. Simmer for 1 hour.
Taste and add more salt if needed. Remove the onion and discard.
Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce. Divide among 4 bowls and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Notes

Sometimes San Marzano tomatoes are packed with basil in the can; if you see a green glob in your sauce, don't worry.

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