A rich, savory tomato sauce enhanced with miso. Miso adds depth and umami while bringing out the natural flavors of vegetables, meat, and seafood. It’s a simple way to add the rich, complex flavor of fermentation to an everyday tomato sauce.
2 lb. canned crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. Miso Paste
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. ground black pepper
salt, to taste
In a large pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, miso paste, dried basil, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and season with salt as needed.
