The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce Recipe | Recipes for Goalie John | Umami

Ingredients

• 4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, preferably imported D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes (see note)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing.
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks
• 1 medium onion, split in half
• 1 large stem fresh basil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional), such as Red Boat
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley or basil leaves (or a mix of the two)