Basic Tomato Sauce

By: Katrina Butterworth
Basic Tomato Sauce
Course
Main Dish Reset Recipes Sauces
Tags
4W-Reset Italian Sauce Tomato vegetarian
Info
  • Servings
    2
  • Prep Time
    5 mins
  • Cook Time
    20 mins
Ingredients
  • Cold pressed olive oil 2 tbsps
  • Onion, finely chopped 1 large
  • Garlic, crushed 2 cloves
  • Passata 1 jar (680 g)
  • Ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 4 medium
  • Tomato puree 1 tbsp
  • Fresh basil, finely chopped 2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the passata and tomato puree then simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add the basil, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook for a few minutes, then serve with your favourite pasta topped with extra basil and grated Parmigiano or Parmesan cheese.
  • TIP: Add fresh chili or ½ tsp of chili flakes when sauteing the onions and garlic for a spicy arrabbiata sauce.
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