This San Marzano tomato sauce is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Unlike the slowly simmered bolognese and ragu recipes we've shared here on PWWB, this quick and simple tomato sauce recipe leans on 5 simple ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and just 10 minutes of easy, hands-off cooking. The result? A restaurant-worthy homemade tomato sauce with seriously light and fresh flavor. I'm positive you'll love it just as much as we do! The secret lies in using high-quality ingredients, like fresh basil, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and real-deal San Marzano tomatoes, the super-special Italian tomatoes with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. (Check the Recipe Notes, below, to learn more about San Marzano tomatoes!) But best of all – you can use this San Marzano tomato sauce in just about anything – pasta dishes, meatballs, pizza night, crispy chicken cutlets, and so much more. It's a great staple recipe you'll come back to time and time again.