Best Everyday Tomato Sauce Recipe | SAM THE COOKING GUY

Simple & delicious - make it once and you won't be buying tomato sauce again. And did I say versatile? Because you can use this for so many things...as you'll find out the rest of the week.
00:00 Intro
00:44 Addressing the ingredients
2:29 Cutting onion
4:44 Prepping pan & cooking onions
6:10 Addressing tomatoes & gathering ingredients
9:18 Adding garlic to onions
10:23 Building the sauce
12:27 Seasoning
13:54 Building sauce continued
15:47 Cooking instructions
17:05 Sauce Reveal
17:30 Cooking an egg
18:26 Serving
19:07 First Bite
19:57 Outro
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[@fyfedrum]

Just came across this older video (2014)...it's now 2022 and it's great to see that the dynamic between Sam & Max has not changed over the years! I thoroughly enjoy ALL of the videos, old & new...you guys are an inspiration...Thanks for all you do!

[@joshpeets3951]

This was the first Sam The Cooking Guy video I ever saw and I really enjoy your channel. I've made this sauce 5 times already now and love it! You've inspired me to cook more. Especially now since I have to with everything on lockdown! Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@TheExcile009]

Josh Peets same here brother

[@Thatcarspotterguy]

Just made my first sauce thanks to you. The whole family loved it. Thanks for helping me remember how much I loved to cook from scratch

[@whoyoukidding1]

I enjoyed the sauce tutorial. There have been many times over the years where I've had fresh homemade tomato sauce over here, and freshly cooked over easy eggs over there. I have NEVER thought about putting them together. Now, I have to give it a try!

[@harveycamacho2247]

I tried your recipe tonight the sauce came out great. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who wants great sauce thank you

[@mr.bonesbbq3288]

Thanks fer another inspirational tutorial, Sam! My tomato sauce has typically taken 1-2 days to make, as learned from Sicilian Grandmas while I lived abroad, but I'll be tryin this, for certain!

[@Achannelaboutnothing0]

Sam, I made the sauce and it was great! Also easy. The quickness intrigued me to try it and I’m glad I did.

[@kiki611978]

Thank you for everything. It tastes real good. I love that idea on an egg! You guys are amazing!!

[@kb3171]

I made this and it was amazing. So easy and my favorite sauce. Thank you very much

[@marinaflores6705]

I'm CERTAINLY trying this!!! Thanks Sam!!

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Enjoyed this video very much. Thanks.

[@johnstondesign3687]

I've made this twice already ….. and OMFG !!!! it's awesome …..

[@bigd8161]

Great vid! Love the tip with the red pepper flakes!!

[@jonathanduttweiler4946]

I know this is old, but I made this yesterday and it is sensational. Of course, I added stuff for my tastes: more garlic, some basil, and mushrooms. I also added some anchovy paste and a tin of anchovies. Over bocatini. It was amazing.

[@MacWalther]

Ooooooh Anchovies!

[@MsLambchop]

I add anchovie paste to my Italian sauce, too

[@jpbjr64]

So many people complaining about the ingredients and how you should have cooked it differently. Yet, the few who did follow your exact instruction and recipe loved it. Imagine that.

[@ramikla_146]

Jack Sam knows what he’s doing I would dream to cook half of what he’s done

[@sweetleaf6100]

Uuugh Sam is a creative chef! And obviously successful so IDK why people would bother to criticize him tbh everyone cooks differently because we have different taste! 😒 Ppl need to stop being so silly

[@letsgomets002]

not if your Italian

[@JoeG322]

@@letsgomets002 where can I see your videos at?

[@cv2633]

@@letsgomets002 Acting like food ingredients can never be changed for the better. Get off your “mmm the original is the best” purest bullshit.

[@chadprice256]

I can’t stop eating this!!! Thank you Sam for making me want to cook.

[@Js_family_adventures]

Looks amazing I will be doing this with the tomatoes I have in my garden

[@tomsmyth4836]

Congrats on the 1M subs Sam. So well deserved. Mighty stuff!!!

[@RDens4d]

This turned out delicious . . .second time I made it, I used an immersion blender to blend it down about half way, still chunky, but less so. Honestly, I think I prefer it this way. Love your channel . . .you’ve really taken my cooking to another level.

[@MizzBecky82]

This is my first time making it and I luckily got an immersion blender in my mix/chop/blend set I scored for Christmas!!! (I am beyond excited to try it all out with some soups & sauces) thank you for your comment & knowledge tip.

[@raulsanchez4493]

Sam you’re the man! I learn so much from you & this sauce is fantastic. I got some ground sausage & cooked it and then added onions, red pepper & garlic to it. After that cooked together I added the tomatoes & made a wicked meat sauce which I then made with ziti. Thanks again Sam! Love watching & learning from you

[@evanfresquez2274]

I used garlic chili paste instead of the red pepper flakes. about 2tsp and it cam out awesome!

[@johnmilligan2964]

I made the sauce you did with the meatballs and it was delicious. I'm definitely going to try this one as well!

[@tamevauch7522]

I was worried about the balsamic, not sure why it was added but followed recipe exactly and I freeken love it! I dont think my balsamic was as thick so I also wondered if it was a balsamic reduction. Great sauce! Thank you for sharing

[@kas6597]

Love this sauce. I dont know how I ended up here but I'm glad I did!

[@cjcoleman7372]

Sam: tomatoes are looking good... while looking at a pot with onion in it.. lol

[@sturmholm209]

He is a pothead after all.

[@coolbreeze4066]

I find if you add the dried herbs when you’re sautéing the onions 🧅, it helps them release their fragrance so much better.

[@andream7500]

So true. And add the tomato paste before the tomatoes

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Love love your spaghetti. The balsamic vinegar really makes a difference. Thank you thank you

[@professionalname5298]

I can't wait to try this, I love your channel, It is invaluable

[@ZackAbadie]

Sam (and son or family and friends of sam that work on the videos and such) I love what you all do man!! Keep up the great work. You motivate me to cook more and I show your videos to my friends who dont cook (or know much about how to) all the time!! Will be joining soon so help contribute!!! Later friends!

[@marinaflores6705]

WONDERFUL SAUCE!!! Thanks.

[@agfb4039]

Man this guy has been making videos for a while! Respect

[@velarde1692]

Made this sauce... Thank you! Soo damm good. I'm gonna use on everything...

[@marktreglia945]

I am Italian, my family is Italian, my grandmother and mothers sauce was a two day project and it was really good. They would be rolling in their graves with this recipe, but it is one of the BEST sauces I have ever eaten. I approve, lol. My new go to spaghetti sauce!

[@elizabethflores3982]

It’s really good!

[@blisstonia]

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[@stevenroberts614]

Wow! So Italians can’t wear cowboy hats or grow beards? How racist.

[@1flash3571]

@@stevenroberts614 Stop being so triggered.

[@stevenroberts614]

@@1flash3571 issa joke.

[@kathleenwassum7712]

I LOVE my Sam’s ESSENTIAL 7” knife!! Best knife I ever used! LOVE THE PACKAGING! I am making your sauce tonight for our Anniversary! Thanks Sam!❤️👍🏻

[@Asphaltrejuvenator]

Sam i have watched alot of your videos i can see you have gotten better at it as time goes on i like !

[@cyndieevans5628]

I totally do that with my canned tomatoes.. i love feeling that squish between my fingers.. so satisfying.

[@mt0969]

Sam, your everyday tomato sauce just put my smoked deep dish pizza over the top! Wow! We just loved the sauce, the wife wants to keep it on hand for everything now!

[@Wraysford]

"Excuse me Bucky, I hope I'm not in your way" as the cute pup wanders into the kitchen is an adorable moment!

[@ROD90265]

Just made it Absolutely Fantastic love it its amazingly delicious

[@Barneyrubble241]

My sauce is real similar. I use the same San Marzano tomatoes and paste from Cento. I usually run the onion through the food processor because I like it a little smoother, and I like a little basil in it as well, but everything else is virtually the same. I usually simmer it for a few hours and taste it about a million times while cooking and tweak the spices as I go to get it just like I like it. I like it kind of spicy so I use more red pepper flake. I could easily eat and entire loaf of crusty Italian bread dipping it in the sauce. Literally every single person that has tried it has loved it. I put some over a homemade calzone for my mother in law and she completely lost her mind. She asked me to make her a whole batch of sauce which I gladly did. Now when I make it, I use 4 of those large cans of Tomatoes because I know people are going to want some. It freezes great too.

[@aprilfalconer7140]

I kinda like watching these old videos because you guys have come so far in filming.

[@mdupar]

I did about the same but cooked down my own homegrown Roma tomatoes. To deal with the seeds and skin I ran it through the Vitamix blender to the perfect consistency after it cooked down. Much easier than peeling. I’m binge watching you today. I enjoy your channel. Next time I fly to San Diego to see my sister I will try NNT.

[@ThorsMittens]

Wow yall really uped the production over the years

[@slapchop7166]

I've been cutting onions wrong my entire life! This video was a revelation!!!

[@adamgulick9627]

Your channel's outline is awesome

[@Shoot225]

Is it a coincidence that Sam and Man rhyme? NOPE SAM IS THE MAN!! Your kitchen is designed really well, and i really like the color scheme. I attempt all your recipes, and my family thanks you. I'm German, so Italian isn't my strongest, but everyone who eats my version of Sam's recipes are amazed. Great dad too, getting your son involved, making money and videos. Its a win-win! Keep up the great work Sam! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge as a chef for those of us who aren't chefs but love to put amazing dishes made with love for our friends and families.

[@cmac5739]

Was looking up what to do with tomatoes. Thanks! We have too many growing in the garden.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

What you're also missing is a corn tortilla and then you're have amazing Huevos Rancheros! First thing I thought of when you topped your egg with you're amazing sauce. I'm trying this recipe for my Huevos Rancheros Sam! Thanks for sharing your special Tomato Sauce. Looks Delish!

[@sherrysmith4648]

I made this recipe last week and it was awesome! Can't wait to make it again!

[@user-jy4ce1or7d]

Just made it and it was lovely fair play your food is next level and you make it so simple to copy

[@seanlankarani1144]

I just made this and grilled some shrimp on the side. Delicious

[@sald1965]

Tried this recipe with "Marzano Like" tomatoes. It was still rich and super flavourable!

[@pennyg1966]

I love the house. Its beautiful!

[@chilidog1]

Congratulations on the huuuuge 3 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! Sam & Max, look how far you guys have come since this video right here. Cheers guys! 🥂

[@bobaganoushe1]

I just made your orange chicken wrap ....best thing i ever made thanks and keep Up the great vidéos

[@richardconley5475]

Good recipes but way too much chatter

[@johneboy83]

Just made this. Added a bit of immersion blender to smooth it out. Great sauce. Already used for pizza!!! 😎

[@meggie423]

Love this sauce

[@salinamartin8711]

Just got this simmering now! FANTASTIC flavor already! I love Cento tomatoes but because of covid and I live very rural I can't find the San marzano but Hunt's make them and they are not as good but still great to use. I always keep them in the pantry. I am going to use some of this in my baked beans instead of plain sauce! I will say one thing, people don't skimp! Use good olive oil, and great balsamic vinegar, plus San marzano tomatoes! If you don't this recipe will taste totally off! I am actually going to use some of this to dip my fresh baked bread in while I cook dinner. Awesome recipe!

[@marissamorris9703]

I’ve made this with spaghetti. I’ve been this with clams. This sauce is BANGGGIN

[@Bigwinner29]

Grinding red pepper flakes is a good idea. I also grind my dry rosemary and thyme.

[@joseph6948]

I think the relationship you have with you're son is truly special! Cheers......

[@edwardlyons3420]

Sam don't forget the bay leaf for the sauce amen

[@MizzBecky82]

Do you recommend just one while cooking and then discard?

[@chadalexander9721]

You mean basil not a bay leaf

[@masonshucart7055]

@@chadalexander9721 I am not the original commenter, but bay leaf almost always goes into tomato sauce or ragu.

[@andream7500]

Omg. I love love love eggs with sauce. Sometimes I will make a tomato sauce and then add the eggs into it and let them poach in there. Other times I like to add a few over easy eggs to pasta and sauce. The yolk adds so much creaminess

[@maxgerber9156]

shout out to Bakersfield hahaha using this sauce with your meatballs from the meatball sub video for some spaghetti and meatballs. thanks for the inspiration to cook more and eat out less. keep it up and i hope to go to your restaurant in SD soon!

[@jeffpaggett7274]

Old video - but I am trying this today (Happy New Year)!

[@bethrhyne4795]

Looks yummy!

[@kathyserritella2296]

Hey Sam, love your show! I make my marinara sauce chunky and quick. But I make my Sunday gravy smooth, low and slow with meat for 3-4 hrs. I’ve never seen balsamic vinegar in a gravy or marinara sauce recipe before? But I’m going to try yours and get back to you! Thanks for shaving.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

Butter and oil together, I do that even with scrambled eggs. It's amazing. I think you got me started on that. You got me started on using avocado oil as well, but I mostly use it instead of avocado, such as in tuna salad. I consume a lot of tomato sauce. It struck me it would be better and cheaper if I make my own sauce every month and store it in the fridge. I can also get the varieties I want. Nothing to do while it simmers? You don't have any beer or wine?! That serious drinking time.

[@jasonmeadows4567]

my wife and I make this in 1 gallon batches and can it. We use it on everything. Will never by store bought tomato sauce again! Thank you Sam!!!

[@samthecookingguy]

No thank you Jason 🤓

[@jasonmeadows4567]

@@samthecookingguy Holy Shit!!! I never expected a reply!! Thats why we love ya dude!!

[@kathleenwebster]

Squishing tomatoes by hand makes it so much more rewarding!

[@carolinereser5322]

I love your recipes! I have to say the secret is that balsamic vinegar. I added a fig balsamic vinegar to my sauce and omg...it was next level. The best sauce I ever had.

[@olliecat8590]

Hahaha. How great. He tells the dog "excuse me" love it. I thought it was a me thing.

[@capricerollans7934]

I’m making this this weekend with the egg and toast 😁

[@catboyzee]

My teenage son loves sunnyside-up or over easy eggs. He also loves pasta and sauce. Definitely gonna make this sauce and serve it to him over a couple of eggs with some grated Parm over the top. Thanks for posting this recipe.

[@coniff3]

Oh and great video, Im hooked, keep putting them out there, I love it.

[@meggie423]

I make this now all the time, so yummy😄

[@brendaco8572]

Yes great sauce

[@Garth2011]

Great pepper mill. The same manufacture, Fletcher's Mill, also makes kosher salt mills for fresh cracked flavor.

[@oceandrew]

Thank you for your comment as it sent me down a rabbit hole looking at a new salt mill as well as multiple types of peppercorn blends and salts.

[@jasonmeadows4567]

Made this today to use on chicken parm...HOLY SHIT!!!! Ill never buy store bought again! Absolutely killer. Well done sir!!!

[@nicorooks2974]

I have been looking for this one for a while now lol

[@trinitydiaz4804]

I dig this already.

[@001USA001]

I will be doing this today for pizza and whatever down the week. I will use much more garlic. Like 4 bulbs for a large pot.

[@kylecooley5538]

Made this sauce and a 6lbs. Stromboli. This was the perfect dipping sause! I wish I could upload a picture!

[@kylecooley5538]

@mrhicks73 good catch!

[@BunchesEve]

I've never tried balsamic in my homemade sauces. Definitely going to try this recipe , curious how it goes!

[@BunchesEve]

So I tried it....lol...not a fan. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough or too much added which I just did a Tb but tasted more like a stew and it seemed to burn easier on the bottom as well which gave it another stewey element lol. It was a good try tho!

[@1flash3571]

@@BunchesEve If you add it when you add the meat, then you might like it. Some add the balsamic vinegar with meat only.

[@droppingcoconuts]

great tip to grind up some pepper flakes!

[@ashleymcintyre6931]

I love this balsamic. What brand of balsamic are you using in this video?

[@chriswolfe5417]

So good. I couldn't stop dipping bread in it while waiting for my pasta...

[@IB_Trader01]

Max does a great Job with the camera!

[@hunting4opps894]

Lmao

[@rodmckenzie9089]

Best quotes: "Cooking is a touchy, feely, tactile kind of thing to do". Sam the Cooking Guy.

[@mikedaniele7043]

That looks real good

[@djeighty8421]

Yeah I made this and ohhhh myyyyyy!!!!😩😋

[@Optimist788]

Instead of sugar to counter the acidity I use a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. I also use this in my ice tea to take out the acidity. It works like a charm.

[@twcaldwell1951]

honestly, I have found that the particular tomatoes you are using are expensive. Tuttorosso peeled plum tomatoes are about 1/3 of the price and in my opinion, taste absolutely great. I even make tomato soup with them. Thanks for your recipes!

[@raymondu99]

I tried this sauce and I’m in love. Used this for spag & chicken parm last week. What else can I use this for? 😍

[@tannerg]

Lasagna

[@karlkirkwood6213]

This is almost exactly how I make tomato sauce all the way down to the Cento brand. However, I do add a dash of vodka.

[@MeandYouHello]

nice kitchen set up

[@raybaker8726]

I make this and its awesome. I have dietary restrictions so I leave out the sugar and cut back on the salt. Perfect sauce. Way better the than sauce out of a jar.

[@jaybird4812]

During my time in the U.S. Navy, during watch changing at midnight at sea, we had mid rats(middle rations) and one thing we had was this sauce and eggs which we called red lead and eggs,,, and most of us loved it, especially working for 18 hours on a rolling, back and forth war ship...

[@conradbo1]

I really enjoyed this sauce. I added normal vinegar instead of Balsamic vinegar. It still came out great.

[@thomasglave3407]

Made it. ✔️ AWESOME Deliciousness. ✔️