{"id":221413,"date":"2026-02-07T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/you-wont-believe-this-pasta-sauce-only-has-3-ingredients\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T13:00:00","slug":"you-wont-believe-this-pasta-sauce-only-has-3-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/you-wont-believe-this-pasta-sauce-only-has-3-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"You Won\u2019t Believe This Pasta Sauce Only Has 3 Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan\u2019s tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that <strong>less is more<\/strong>. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a <strong>rich, silky sauce<\/strong> you\u2019ll make on repeat.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce with a wooden spoon in a sauce pan. \" class=\"wp-image-331709\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-this-sauce-earned-its-fame\">Why This Sauce Earned Its Fame<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Breeze to Cook:<\/strong>\u00a0Just three staples come together to create a sauce with serious depth. The butter melts into the tomatoes for a smooth, rich sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Smart Shortcut:<\/strong>\u00a0The onion cooks in big halves, adding flavor without any chopping, then is removed to leave a silky, mild sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endless Ways to Use It:<\/strong>\u00a0Toss with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pasta-pomodoro\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta<\/a>, spoon over <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mozzarella-stuffed-meatballs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">meatballs<\/a>, layer into <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lasagna-roll-ups\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">lasagna<\/a>, spread on <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pita-pizza\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pizza<\/a>, or freeze for quick dinners later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marcello-hazan-s-tomato-sauce-ingredients\">Marcello Hazan\u2019s Tomato Sauce Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-331712\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientPastaSauce-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Canned Tomatoes:<\/strong> Use canned tomatoes with no added salt or herbs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/cento-san-marzano-peeled-tomatoes-28oz\/-\/A-14772994#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Cento San Marzano<\/a> is a great brand!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong> Use a white or yellow onion!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> The original recipe calls for unsalted butter, but if you only have salted, it will work. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marcella-hazan-s-tomato-sauce-recipe\">Marcella Hazan\u2019s Tomato Sauce Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Once you try this, jarred sauce won\u2019t stand a chance. With just a little simmer time and almost no prep, this simple tomato sauce delivers rich, classic flavor that works with just about any <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-recipes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian dish<\/a>. No garlic, herbs, or olive oil needed!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Add Ingredients:<\/strong> In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/cuisinart-classic-3-5-34-stainless-steel-pour-saucepan-with-straining-lid\/-\/A-94444984#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large saucepan<\/a>, add<strong> <\/strong>the whole tomatoes,\u00a0onion, and\u00a0butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong> Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove Onion<\/strong>: Discard the onion, or use it in another recipe!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blend:<\/strong> Use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/kitchenaid-go-cordless-hand-blender-battery-included-hearth-38-hand-8482-with-magnolia\/-\/A-88431340#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">immersion blender<\/a> or mash any large chunks of tomato to reach the desired sauce consistency. Season with a pinch salt to taste, if needed, serve over pasta, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"331717\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tomatoes, onions, and nutter in a sauce pan on the stove. \" class=\"wp-image-331717\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"331714\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the ingredients simmering together on the stove. \" class=\"wp-image-331714\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"331715\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone taking the onions out of the sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-331715\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"331716\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone using an emersion blender to blend up the sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-331716\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Double the Recipe! <\/strong>It keeps for days in the fridge and freezes well. It\u2019s great to toss with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-spaghetti\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta<\/a>, bake into <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lasagna-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">lasagna<\/a>, or use in other meals all week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-1-2.jpg&amp;description=Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"331665\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-331666\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"331666\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1449166597\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1449166597\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-331666-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-331666-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"331666\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-331666-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large saucepan, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-331666-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-331666-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 medium onion<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-331666-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">5 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-331666-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-331666-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the onion. Discard the onion, or use it in another recipe! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-331666-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Use an emulsion blender or mash any large chunks of tomato to reach the desired sauce consistency. Season with salt to taste, if needed. Serve over pasta and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-331666-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Reheat:<\/strong> Reheat the sauce over the stove until warmed through. Add a splash of water or chicken broth to the sauce to help thin it, if needed!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> The cooked and cooled sauce can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Remove and discard the onion before freezing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-331666-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">126<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">113<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.04<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.03<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">438<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.02<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of pasta covered in Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-331710\" title=\"Simple, classic, and downright magical, this iconic Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce uses only 3 ingredients and proves that less is more. With just tomatoes, butter, and onion, it turns pantry staples into a rich, silky sauce you\u2019ll make on repeat.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-ingredient-pasta-sauce-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-homemade-sauce-recipes-to-try\">More Homemade Sauce Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of long steps or complicated techniques, pasta sauces should rely on a few good ingredients to create real flavor. If you love this approach, try these other easy sauce recipes next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg 680w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>3 hours 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-sunday-sauce-sugo\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sugo-sauce.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-sunday-sauce-sugo\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Sunday Sauce (Sugo)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>8 hours 45 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bolognese-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bolognese-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">The Very Best Bolognese Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>2 hours 40 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-tomato-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Marcella Hazan\u2019s 3 Ingredient Tomato Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cherrytomatosauce.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-tomato-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cherry Tomato Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span 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