Best 6 Simple Tomato Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a quick and easy meal, a simple tomato sauce for pasta is a classic choice. With just a few basic ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and flavorful sauce that will elevate any pasta dish. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this introductory guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to create a simple yet delectable tomato sauce for your next pasta night.

Here are our top 6 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

EASY TOMATO SAUCE



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Easy and yummy tomato sauce with few ingredients. Tasty.

Provided by Lima

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Stir in tomatoes, cook until juice begins to thicken. Stir in puree, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes more, until rich and thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 436.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

FRESH TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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This is a wonderful sauce to make with fresh home grown tomatoes. I freeze this after its made for use as a quick and easy pasta meal. This sauce even tastes better the next day! It is the perfect way to use an abundance of tomotoes!

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion (large)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 kg medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, cook the onion and garlic together, stiriing until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes, salt and wine and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaves from sauce.
  • When cooled refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Use sauce as desired.

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

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season.
  • Cook the sauce slowly over low heat. This will help the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce. This will help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the sauce with fresh basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

This simple tomato sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any pasta dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, spicy or mild, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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