Crema di pomodoro, also known as creamy tomato sauce, is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Made with fresh tomatoes, cream, and herbs, this rich and creamy sauce is a delicious way to add a touch of elegance to any meal. Whether you're looking for a simple pasta sauce, a flavorful pizza topping, or a dipping sauce for appetizers, crema di pomodoro is the perfect choice.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC PARMESAN POMODORO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a medium nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup of the oil and the garlic, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the garlic, stirring often and mashing gently with a wooden spoon, until golden brown and beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Add the basil, tomatoes and their juices, the carrots and cheese rinds. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Bring to a simmer and adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 35 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Remove the rinds, carrots and basil. At this point you can use an immersion blender to puree slightly or leave it as a chunky sauce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne 2 minutes less than the package directions. Meanwhile, rewarm the sauce in a large, straight-sided skillet set over medium heat. Using a spider, strain the pasta from the water and add it directly into the pan with sauce, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Before stirring, sprinkle the pasta with the grated cheese. Toss the pasta, cheese and sauce together. Add the butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the reserved pasta water and continue to cook until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is al dente. Serve topped with more cheese if desired.
SUGO DI POMODORO (AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE)
This is a basic recipe for authentic Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi and more.
Provided by SilviaG
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
PASTA POMODORO
Easy and light pasta with tomatoes and garlic. Cooked chicken breast chunks or shrimp can also be added to sauce for a great main dish!
Provided by DEBNJAMES
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CREMA DI POMODORO
This is a recipe I got off of Epicurious back in 2002. It is excellent! Wonderful homemade tomato soup! I use San Marzano tomatoes for this and crush them myself. Also, you can use fat free sour cream to lighten the recipe.
Provided by buzzsau
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 11 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut enough bread into 3/4" cubes to measure about 3 cups and arrange in one layer on cookie sheet. Toast bread until golden and crisp, 10-15 minutes or more depending on your oven.
- Finely chop carrots, celery, onion and garlic. In a heavy 4 to 5 quart pot, cook the vegetables and garlic in olive oil with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add wine and boil 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, oregano and 1 cup water and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and whisk in heavy cream and sour cream. Cool soup for 10 minutes.
- In a blender (or immersion blender), puree soup in batches (USE CAUTION WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS, DON'T FILL TOO FULL) transferring pureed mixture to a large bowl.
- Return soup to pot and thin to desired consistency with remaining water.
- Season with salt and pepper and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through (DO NOT LET BOIL).
- Serve soup ladled over croutons in large bowls.
CREMA DI POMODORO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut enough bread into 3/4-inch cubes to measure about 3 cups and arrange in one layer in a shallow baking pan. Toast bread in middle of oven until golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Finely chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. In a heavy 4- to 5-quart kettle cook chopped vegetables and garlic in oil with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add wine and boil 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, and 1 cup water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Remove kettle from heat and whisk in heavy cream and sour cream. Cool soup 10 minutes. In a blender puree soup in batches (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring as pureed to a large bowl. Return soup to kettle and thin to desired consistency with remaining water. Season soup with salt and pepper and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through (do not let boil).
- Serve soup ladled over croutons in large bowls.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your crema di pomodoro. Choose tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
- Roast your tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on the stovetop.
- Use a high-quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in crema di pomodoro. Choose a good quality extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
- Add some garlic and onion: Garlic and onion add a savory flavor to crema di pomodoro. Sauté them in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: Vegetable broth adds flavor and depth to crema di pomodoro. Use a broth that is low in sodium so that you can control the saltiness of the dish.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
- Season the sauce to taste: Once the sauce is simmered, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, or fish: Crema di pomodoro is a versatile sauce that can be served over a variety of dishes. It is especially good with pasta, chicken, or fish.
Conclusion:
Crema di pomodoro is a delicious and versatile sauce that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and it can be used in a variety of dishes. Follow these tips to make the best crema di pomodoro possible.
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