Best 7 Sambuca Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Sambuca tomato sauce is a delightful and versatile culinary creation that adds a unique and flavorful touch to a variety of dishes. Its origins can be traced back to the heart of Italy, where it has long been cherished for its ability to elevate the simplest of ingredients into a memorable and delectable meal. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking to expand your culinary horizons, discovering the best recipe for sambuca tomato sauce will unlock a world of possibilities in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST TOMATO SAUCE



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There are about as many versions of tomato sauce as there are cooks in the world. The Italian-American heritage of one of our test-kitchen team members informed the development of this recipe, leading us to a version of her family's favorite tomato sauce. A variety of canned tomatoes adds richness. A long simmer helps the flavors meld and results in a sauce that is perfect on pasta or nestled around chicken cutlets or meatballs.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, diced
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 piece Parmesan rind, optional
1 sprig basil

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes (do not let the garlic burn). Once the cloves are nicely browned remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the garlic-infused oil and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Crush the can of San Marzano tomatoes into the pot with your hands, then fill the can with water and pour it into the sauce. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, granulated garlic, onion powder and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Finely chop the reserved browned garlic cloves and add to the sauce.
  • Stir in the Parmesan rind, if using, and the basil sprig. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has deepened in color and reduced slightly, about 1 hour 30 minutes (if the sauce begins to scorch, lower the heat). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard the Parmesan rind and basil before serving.

MARCELLA HAZAN'S TOMATO SAUCE



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This is perhaps the most famous recipe created by Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed how Americans cook Italian food. It also may be her easiest. Use your favorite canned tomatoes for this and don't be scared off by the butter. It gives the sauce an unparalleled velvety richness.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     easy

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups tomatoes, in addition to their juices (for example, a 28-ounce can of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes)
5 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and cut in half
Salt

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter and the onion halves in a saucepan. Add a pinch or two of salt.
  • Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with a spoon. Add salt as needed.
  • Discard the onion before tossing the sauce with pasta. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SAMBUCA TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe has all the elements to enhance lightly grilled summer shrimp, steamed cherrystones or mussels & maybe even as a base for stewed quarters of blue crab. The anise flavor of Sambuca should meld beautifully with the brightness of fresh tomatoes & the pungency of fresh Genovese basil. The author suggested it on bruschetta (mmmm toasty grilled chunks of olive oil brushed country bread!) This recipe was a Washington Post 2008 Top Tomato Recipe Contest finalist from Susan Lee Mahan of Bethesda. Strong work Susan! She also suggests slipping the tomato skins before proceeding with the recipe - up to you - I don't mind them a bit. Dreaming of summer 'maters.... I hope lining up some outstanding tomato recipes doesn't constitute "counting yer chickens..."

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Sauces

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
2 garlic cloves, cut into thin slices
2 1/2 lbs tomatoes, ripe plum (peeled and seeded)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup sambuca romana
4 tablespoons basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium, high-sided saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic slices and cook for several minutes, until they are slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Use a fork or slotted spoon to remove them, if desired.
  • Quarter the tomatoes lengthwise , leaving the stem ends intact. Turn them on their sides and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices, the crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper to the saucepan. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, then add the Sambuca and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the basil.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed; drizzle with a little oil just before serving.

PRAWNS SAMBUCA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
16 Monterey Bay prawns
3 ounces Chardonnay or dry white wine
2 ounces liquorice liqueur
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Salt and pepper
4 ounces sweet butter
12 ounces linguini, cooked
4 sprigs tarragon
4 chives

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and prawns, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the wine and liqueur. Return the pan to the heat and carefully flambee. Add the tomatoes and tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add the butter and reduce slightly. Add the cooked pasta and toss well. Garnish each serving with a tarragon leaf and chives.;

MARIA'S TOMATO-BASIL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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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

8 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil, or more to taste, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine
coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

THE ULTIMATE TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

28 oz canned whole tomatoes, 2 cans
8 cloves garlic
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 oz anchovies, 1 tin or jar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
1 cup water
1 lb spaghetti, or paste of choice, dry
1 parmesan cheese, for grating

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

SAMBUCA CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Liqueur     Chocolate     Dairy     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup Sambuca, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan combine water and sugar and boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat and whisking cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Whisk in salt, cream, and butter and return pan to moderately low heat, whisking until butter is melted. Simmer sauce until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes, and stir in vanilla and Sambuca. Cool sauce completely and transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 month. Serve sauce warm over ice cream.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season.
  • Don't skimp on the olive oil. Olive oil helps to bring out the flavor of the tomatoes and other ingredients. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft. This will help to release their flavor and prevent them from burning.
  • Add a splash of white wine. White wine adds a nice acidity to the sauce. If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and herbs. Use your favorite herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like spicy food.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sambuca tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile 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 like it spicy or mild, sweet or savory, there is a sambuca tomato sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sambuca tomato sauce a try!

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