When it comes to flavorful and versatile sauces, grated tomato sauce stands out as a culinary gem. This classic Italian sauce, also known as salsa di pomodoro, is a staple in many cuisines worldwide. With its vibrant red color, rich flavor, and endless possibilities for customization, grated tomato sauce can transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your meals, this guide will provide you with all the essential knowledge and inspiration to create the perfect grated tomato sauce. From selecting the ripest tomatoes to mastering the art of simmering, you'll discover the secrets to crafting a smooth, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of grated tomato sauce and explore the techniques and ingredients that will help you create a masterpiece in your kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GRATED TOMATO SAUCE
When late-season and bruised tomatoes show up at the market, stock up.
Provided by Ashley Christensen
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice a thin round off the bottom of each tomato. Starting at cut end, grate tomatoes on the largest holes of a grater over a medium bowl until all that's left is the flattened tomato skin and stem; discard. Season grated flesh with several generous pinches of salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add rosemary and cook, tossing, just until fragrant and starting to brown around edges, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until melted. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
- Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
10 MINUTE TOMATO SAUCE FROM AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
Fresh tasting pasta sauce using canned crushed tomatoes as described on America's Test Kitchens. Use either Muir Glenn or Tuttoroso crushed tomatoes because they use a lower processing temperature in the canning process and therefore are fresher tasting than other brands. Recipe Notes: According to the chefs, grating the onions instead of chopping allows them to carmelize more quickly. The butter is used because saturated fats helps the onions stay sweet. Olive oil contains unsaturated fats that react with an enzyme in the onion that can result in a bitter taste. Using crushed tomatoes is preferable to other forms. The chefs apparently expended a great deal of effort in developing this simple recipe so it is suggested that it be followed closely in order to acheive a fresh tasting sauce from canned tomatoes.
Provided by ks100
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup grated onion. Saute 2 minutes. Add oregano and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook with stirring 3 minutes until onions begin to brown. Add crushed garlic. Cook 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and sugar. Turn heat to high and cook with stirring until simmering. Turn heat to medium low. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in olive oil and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 604.1, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.6
FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
This is a fresh and delicious pasta sauce that is very simple to make. It is great to make in the summer when there is an abundance of fresh vegetables.
Provided by KARMELE
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, white wine and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix ingredients well; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 10.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
QUICK FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
In August and September, when tomatoes are at their ripest, make a batch of fresh tomato sauce. At the market, look for the cracked, slightly bruised tomatoes sold at a discount. The flesh of the tomato should be dense, sweet and blood red. This makes a very fresh- and bright-tasting sauce in a manageable small batch. Take advantage of good tasty tomatoes and fill a few zip-top bags for the freezer.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 30m
Yield About 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds and discard, if you wish. Press the cut side of tomato against the large holes of a box grater and grate tomato flesh into a bowl. Discard skins. You should have about 4 cups.
- Put tomato pulp in a low wide saucepan over high heat. Add salt, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, basil and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a brisk simmer.
- Reduce the sauce by almost half, stirring occasionally, to produce about 2 1/2 cups medium-thick sauce, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. It will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator or may be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 133, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE
This is a recipe I got from my father who got it from a little old lady he knew from Italy. I always simmer this sauce with my meatballs (recipe posted). You can also add sausage if you like. This sauce is to die for!!!!
Provided by InMemoryofBrats
Categories Sauces
Time 3h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Empty plum tomatoes into large bowl and squash with your hands.
- Add all ingredients (including any meatballs or sausage you want to add) to pot and simmer for 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 308.8, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 4
VEGGIE-PACKED TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, carrot, onion, red bell pepper, celery, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, tomato paste, whole peeled tomato, water, salt, pepper
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Sides
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot at medium-high heat, add the olive oil and carrots to the pot. Cook the carrots for about 10 minutes until they start to brown slightly.
- Next add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook until the vegetables are caramelized and tender.
- Add the tomato paste, stir it into the vegetables, and allow the tomato paste to brown deeply. It should be very aromatic before moving forward.
- Add the canned tomatoes and water, bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer the sauce for at least 1 hour.
- Add the sauce to a blender in batches or use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Let the sauce cool completely and then pour the sauce into freezer-safe bags. Place the bags into a leak-proof container/tray, and freeze for up to one month.
- Reheat the frozen sauce with ½ cup (120 ml) of water in a pot until it comes to a boil and then use as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams
THE ULTIMATE TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canned whole tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, unsalted butter, large onion, kosher salt, pepper, anchovies, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, dry red wine, water, spaghetti, parmesan cheese
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the tomatoes to a deep, large bowl. Using your hands, crush the tomatoes until no large pieces remain, just a coarse tomato puree.
- Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add the anchovies and the oil they are packed in. Cook, stirring occasionally, until dissolved into the oil, about 2 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Add the tomato paste and cook until it turns a dark, brick-red color, about 4 minutes (this caramelizes the sugars in the tomato, which will give a really great flavor and take the edge off that raw tomato-y taste).
- Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute, just to burn off the alcohol.
- Add the tomatoes and stir everything together, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to get all those good bits. Add water and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the sauce for 1½-2 hours at a very low simmer; there should just be a few bubbles here and there. If medium-low is too high (every stove is different), reduce the heat to low. Stir every 30 minutes.
- Ladle out about 2 cups of sauce: This is what is known as your "extra sauce." You'll serve it alongside the pasta or freeze it for later.
- To serve, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Serve it right out of the pot, or transfer to a serving bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 7 grams
TOMATO-BUTTER PASTA
When you have ripe, perfect tomatoes that you want to enjoy without much fuss, this is the pasta to make. (If your tomatoes are tasteless, your pasta will be too, so don't try this with the off-season grocery store variety.) It's inspired by pan con tomate, in which grated tomato and its juices are spooned onto garlic toasts. Here, with vigorous stirring, grated tomato and cold butter form a glossy, light, pretty-in-pink sauce that tastes of sweet, just-cooked tomato. The red-pepper flakes, garlic, basil and Parmesan bring out the flavor of the tomato, and while there are plenty of other ways to embellish further, you don't need to: This is lazy, easy summer cooking at its best. (P.S. Leftovers make a great room-temperature pasta salad.) To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, using the large holes of a box grater, grate the cut ends of the tomato into a large bowl. Discard or compost skins. Grate the butter into the bowl as well. Using the small holes of the box grater, grate the garlic into the bowl. Add the red-pepper flakes, and season generously with salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot, along with the bowl of grated tomato and butter. Set over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and glosses the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it sits). Add pasta water as needed to emulsify the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with more red-pepper flakes, black pepper, basil and Parmesan as desired.
Tips:
- Select the ripest tomatoes: Use tomatoes that are fully ripe and have a deep red color. This will ensure a sweeter and more flavorful sauce.
- Grate the tomatoes coarsely: This will help the sauce retain its texture and prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Use a large saucepan: This will allow the sauce to simmer without splattering.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Use the sauce immediately or store it for later use: The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Grated tomato sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are using it as a pasta sauce, a pizza topping, or a dipping sauce, grated tomato sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.
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