Whether you are cooking a quick pasta meal or preparing a delicious pizza, a perfect tomato basil sauce can elevate any dish. This classic Italian sauce is easy to make at home and only requires a few simple ingredients. It can be tailored to your personal taste by adjusting the sweetness, acidity, and herbiness. With a few basic steps and a bit of patience, you can create a homemade tomato basil sauce that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
- Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
SWEET BASIL TOMATO SAUCE
This is a sweet tomato sauce that I make when we are having homemade spaghetti and meatballs.
Provided by Joy Andrews
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 458.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
TOMATO & BASIL SAUCE
Save time and money with this simple and tasty sauce, great with pasta, meat or fish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 15m
Yield Makes 350ml
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic clove, then gently fry for 1 min.
- Tip in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock powder, tomato purée and sugar, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer uncovered for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
- To finish, tear a few basil leaves, then stir into the sauce.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic clove, then gently fry for 1 min.
- Tip in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock powder, tomato purée and sugar, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer uncovered for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
- To finish, tear a few basil leaves, then stir into the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
HOMEMADE TOMATO BASIL PASTA SAUCE
This amazing sauce is great over noodles or some kind of vegetable. With a short cooking time, it's fabulous!
Provided by Kayleigh Whipps
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the tomatoes in the melted butter until they begin to fall apart, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the basil, olive oil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Slowly stir the flour into the mixture and cook until it begins to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the water through the mixture to break up any lumps of the flour. Mix the garlic into the sauce and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE
A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 293.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
This basic tomato basil sauce recipe is made using fresh or canned tomatoes, fresh basil, onions, garlic, and olive oil. This traditional red sauce can be served with pasta dishes, or used as a base for pizza, meat or seafood sauces, or dishes like lasagna.
Provided by Lucas Delmas
Categories Sauce
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a medium sized sauce pan.
- Add the diced onion and crushed garlic, cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and bring to the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the basil - some can be chopped, but you can also add the stalks (they add flavor) and remove the stalks when the sauce is done. Add the sugar if using, you can also add the salt and pepper.
- Cook the sauce over low heat for at least 30 minutes. Stir the sauce frequently with a wooden spoon and use the spoon to press and help breakdown the chunky tomato pieces.
- For a smoother sauce you can use a hand held blender to break down the tomatoes if using whole or diced tomatoes. If you let the sauce cook for longer the tomatoes will naturally break down, or if you prefer a more chunky consistency you can skip the blender step.
- Once the consistency suits your preference, the sauce is done and ready to use. For an extra taste of freshness you can add some freshly chopped basil when serving the sauce.
FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
A delicious sauce made with fresh tomatoes and fresh basil. A late summer delight!
Provided by MINDIM
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
- Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
- Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 69.5 mg, Sugar 24 g
BASIC TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Even if you've never canned before, the ease and simplicity of using this sauce will encourage you to preserve its flavor with a boiling-water bath! Grab a jar off the shelf and dinner is ready in minutes! From Southern Living magazine. This would make a great gift, in a basket with pasta, a wooden spoon, some wine.....
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Sauces
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash tomatoes.
- Dip each tomato in boiling water 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split.
- Plunge immediately into ice water; core, peel, and quarter tomatoes.
- Place 4 cups of tomatoes in a large stockpot; crush tomatoes.
- Quickly bring to a boil over high heat, stirring vigorously; gradually add remaining quartered tomatoes, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours.
- Remove from heat; stir in basil.
- Add 1 tbls.
- lemon juice and 1/2 tsp.
- salt to each pint jar.
- Immediately pack hot tomatoes into hot jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top.
- Carefully run a nonmetallic spatula around inside of jars to remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
- Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
- Process in boiling-water bath 35 minutes.
- Yield: 6 pints.
TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat up slightly to medium and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil and the remaining olive oil. Toss with spaghetti, if desired.
LOTS OF FRESH BASIL TOMATO SAUCE
An easy Homemade Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce, makes the perfect Pasta Sauce for any day of the week. Simple, Healthy and Delicious.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot boil water, add salt and cook pasta al dente.
- While water is boiling, in a large pan add olive oil, garlic, can of tomatoes, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes, fresh chopped basil and water, cook on medium heat until thickened.
- Add the drained cooked pasta and half a ladle of pasta water, raise the heat and while gently stirring constantly, cook for approximately 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve immediately with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 576 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY TOMATO BASIL SAUCE FOR SOUP OR PASTA
Full flavored, versatile and delicious. I serve the sauce on whole wheat spiral noodles with feta cheese and when I make the soup, I place a slice of toasted baguette smothered in cheese on top. It's an amazing meal solution.
Provided by MySliceOfPie
Categories Onions
Time 2h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dice all veg, press garlic and saute in stock pot with olive oil until slightly softened. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce along with sugar, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes, parsley, and celery salt. (if you're using dried basil add it along with the other herbs) If you're using fresh basil, reserve 8 basil leaves to add at the end of cooking. Cook for 1 hour on medium heat. Keep an eye on the sauce and stir frequently. After the hour simmering add tomato paste and adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- I choose to blend my sauce. I use an immersion blender directly in the pot and puree the sauce lightly. I then add the remaining basil leaves to the pot. When I serve this sauce on pasta, I drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top. If you add the cream, add it right before you serve.
- This sauce lends well to Tomato Basil Soup. Add 2 Cups of the prepared sauce to 4 Cups Veggie or Chicken Stock, simmering until it's steaming hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 3476.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.4, Protein 4.9
MARIA'S TOMATO-BASIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Homemade tomato sauce that doesn't take hours to make! This sauce can be different every time or can be your own signature sauce, but the basics are the same! Included are directions for using real tomatoes, but if time doesn't permit canned tomatoes will work nicely as well. Enjoy!
Provided by Cara
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Puree tomatoes in a food processor until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Stir strained tomatoes, onion, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, and red wine together in the pot with the oil; season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE
Great, cheap and easy pasta sauce for any pasta, can also be used as a base for lasagne, or any tomato pasta sauce.
Provided by Hel Cooks
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- use half the oil and gently fry garlic do not let it brown.
- add the tomatoes, dried basil, bay leaf, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and sugar (this recipe needs between 1/2 - 1 tsp salt to bring out the flavours of the tomatoes.
- bring to the boil and gently simmer for 20 mins, add the tomato puree and the rest of the oil and simmer for a further 15 mins until the mixture has reduced.
- If using fresh basil roughly chop and add now.
- Serve with pasta with grated parmasan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
- Variations - button mushrooms, black olives can be added.
MARIO BATALI'S BASIC TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Mario Batali's Basic Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by aHardDaysNight
Categories European
Time 50m
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown.
- add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more.
- add the tomatoes.
- bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- season with salt to taste.
- serve immediately.
- the sauce may br refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your sauce. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it will not have the same flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the tomatoes from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Conclusion:
This classic tomato basil sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for pasta, pizza, chicken, and fish. It is also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and flavorful sauce that the whole family will enjoy.
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