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10-Min Buttery Tomato Sauce

A silky, bright tomato sauce made from canned tomatoes, butter, and onion in under 5 minutes. No cooking skills required—just dump, simmer, and taste.

Total time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
85
Protein
1g
10-Min Buttery Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 28 oz (1 can) canned tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ small, halved onion
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine canned tomatoes, butter, and onion halves in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and butter melts.

  3. 3

    Remove the onion halves with a spoon and discard them.

  4. 4

    Stir in salt, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

  5. 5

    Use immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables, or store in the fridge.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • spoon
  • measuring spoons

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