Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    564

Capture the essence of summer with this vibrant tomato basil sauce, bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for pasta, pizzas, or as a flavorful base for your favorite dishes.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    0 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    81 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 20 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the diced tomatoes and chopped basil. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 20 minutes.

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Recipe View 7 mins While the tomatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

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Recipe View 2 hrs Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the tomato mixture in the saucepan. Stir to combine well. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce, uncovered, for at least 2 hours, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Recipe View Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Enjoy!

For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to purée the sauce after simmering.
To deepen the flavor, roast the tomatoes in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 30 minutes before dicing and adding them to the sauce.
Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Hollis Altenwerth

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 188 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Stanley Hammes

    I added a bit of oregano and it was fantastic!

  • Rowena Windler

    I made a big batch and froze half for later. So glad I did!

  • Calista Rutherford

    So easy to make and tastes a million times better than store-bought sauce!

  • Don Nolan

    I roasted the tomatoes first, and it added such a rich, complex flavor to the sauce. Highly recommend!

  • Garrison Rath

    This sauce is incredible! The fresh flavors really shine through.

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