Best 9 Basic Tomato Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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With its tangy, sweet flavor and versatility, tomato sauce is a staple in many kitchens. Whether you're making a simple pasta dish, a hearty stew, or a flavorful pizza topping, a great tomato sauce can elevate any meal. From classic Italian recipes passed down through generations to modern interpretations with unique twists, there are countless variations of tomato sauce to explore. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey through the world of tomato sauce, providing you with expert tips, step-by-step instructions, and a selection of the best recipes to help you create the perfect tomato sauce for your next culinary adventure.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

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.

TOMATO SAUCE



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You'll never buy ready-made jars of pasta sauce again after trying this simple, easy blend with garlic and oregano

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment, Dinner

Time 35m

Yield Makes enough to feed a family of 5, when stirred through pasta or spooned over chicken or fish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook on a low heat until soft. Add the garlic and tomato purée. Cook for a few minutes then add the chopped tomatoes and oregano. Season generously and simmer for 20 mins, then allow to cool.
  • Store in sterilised jars in the fridge for up to 1 week, or transfer to a container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

BASIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE



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This is a great go-to tomato sauce and can be doused over any kind of pasta. If you have it on hand, toss in some fresh basil for a great aroma, and when the sauce is finished, add a little butter to make it more luxurious.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups; enough for 1 pound of pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can best-quality tomatoes, pulsed in a blender
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 sprig of fresh basil (optional)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl around the olive oil to coat the pan, and when the oil is hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 30 seconds, just long enough to release the garlic's fragrance and transform it slightly from its raw state. Don't cook it to golden.
  • Raise the heat to high and stir in the tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the basil sprig, if using. Remove the basil before serving and swirl in the butter, if using.

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Capture the pure taste of summer with this pasta. The secret: using raw, fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a refrigerator for the tomato sauce. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 pounds unrefrigerated ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 garlic cloves), plus more if desired
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Finely chop tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic, and mix together with oil (or pulse ingredients, including oil, in a food processor to blend).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and toss it in a serving bowl with the raw sauce. Transfer to 6 shallow bowls, and drizzle with oil. Serve with cheese.

PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
salt, to taste
½ lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BASIC TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA



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A basic tomato sauce for pasta. Use as a base and then add whatever you fancy: Add crushed red chilli falkes for arrabiata........... Add mascarpone for a creamy tomato sauce.............. Add Bacon or ham, peas and cream................ Add anchovies, capers and olives and chilli for puttanesca............. Add red wine and Italian sausage............ ............well you get the point. Plus, it's just plain delicious on it's own!

Provided by Jonathan_Creek

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (400 g) cans Italian plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
salt and pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large pan, add the onions and garlic, cover and sweat on a low flame for a few minutes.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper to taste and Italian herbs.
  • Cook, uncovered, on a high flame for about 20 mins or until liquid has reduced by half.
  • Check seasonings.
  • Blend in a food processor until smooth.

BASIC TOMATO SAUCE



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This basic tomato sauce satisfies my pasta-loving husband much more than any store-bought kind. For a change of pace, I add ground beef or Italian sausage. It's also good with black olives, mushrooms and green peppers. -Jennifer Stephens, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
10 fresh baby carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until carrots are tender, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE BASIC PASTA SAUCE



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A simple, basic, yet very tasty pasta sauce. I like to cook My Turkey Italian Meatballs (from this site) or other meats in it to add another layer of flavor. Add any herbs you like, as well. You can add tomatoes whole if you like a real chunky sauce, or blend them in a blender first to make a smooth sauce.

Provided by debbie eckstein

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, making sure to not burn, about 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

QUICK, EASY, CREAMY, TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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A delicious and simple tomato pasta sauce which I've been using for years and is the first one I taught my kids how to make. The fresh garlic at the end, uncooked, is what makes it really tasty. I hesitate to post it because the cream will curdle if the heat is too high. It sometimes takes a couple of times before you get the feel of how much heat it will take. It will still taste ok, but won't look really yummy. Do remember to dilute the paste with water first. Very important. All quantities are flexible. Substituting with milk or garlic powder will absolutely not work.

Provided by Jangomango

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can tomato paste, mixed with about
2 -3 tablespoons water
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
3 -5 tablespoons cream
1 -2 clove crushed garlic
fresh ground black pepper
chopped fresh basil or other fresh herb

Steps:

  • Heat a saute pan on medium heat.
  • Pour in the olive oil.
  • Stir the tomato paste gently into the oil.
  • It may not completely mix just yet.
  • (Don't get the heat too high).
  • Add the cream and stir into the tomato mixture.
  • Heat it gently so that it almost starts to simmer.
  • At this point it is done.
  • Add the crushed garlic and fresh ground pepper.
  • Serve immediately over or in your pasta, and garnish with lots of fresh chopped basil.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will make the best possible sauce.
  • Don't skip the olive oil. It helps to flavor the sauce and prevents the tomatoes from sticking to the pan.
  • Add garlic and onion for extra flavor. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or celery.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. You can also use it as a topping for pizza or lasagna.

Conclusion:

Making a basic tomato sauce for pasta is a simple and rewarding process. With just a few fresh ingredients and some time, you can create a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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