As summer reaches its peak, the gardens are bursting with luscious, sun-ripened tomatoes, their colors ranging from deep crimson to golden yellow. This bounty of fresh produce inspires home cooks to create culinary masterpieces that celebrate the flavors of the season. Among these delightful creations, summer tomato sauce stands out as a vibrant and versatile culinary delight. Whether you prefer a simple rustic sauce that captures the essence of fresh tomatoes or a more elaborate sauce enriched with herbs, spices, and other ingredients, there's a recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SUMMER CHICKEN SAUTé WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken breast halves with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add chopped shallot to same skillet; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, white wine, capers, and caper brine. Boil until tomatoes release juices, about 4 minutes. Stir in chopped basil. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet. Cook until warmed through, spooning sauce over chicken, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken with sauce to 2 plates.
SUMMER TOMATO SAUCE
Nothing is easier on a hot summer day than this recipe. Only fresh tomatoes, please. It's a hit with everyone who has had it!!! Cook time includes 2 hours to marinate.
Provided by Pat McCardle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients, except the pasta.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours.
- The longer, the better.
- Marinate at room temperature.
- Cook the pasta in salted water until"al dente".
- Drain thouroughly& transfer to a bowl.
- Add the sauce and toss.
- Adjust your seasonings to taste and serve with extra parmesan cheese.
- You may use spaghetti, zitis, shells or rotini.
FRESH SUMMER TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, and blanch the tomatoes in the water for 30 seconds. Then plunge the tomatoes into cold water (to stop the cooking). Drain the tomatoes, and peel them. 2. Remove the cores, and cut the tomatoes in half. Remove as many seeds as possible, and drain off the juices. Dice the tomato pulp. 3. Combine the diced tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the Parmesan, and toss to blend. (If not using the same day, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before tossing with the pasta .) 4. To serve, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss with hot pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Tips:
- Select the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a deep red color.
- Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on the grill.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, add a delicious flavor to the sauce. Add them towards the end of cooking so that they retain their flavor.
- Don't overcook the sauce: Overcooked sauce can lose its flavor and become watery. Simmer the sauce for just long enough to allow the flavors to meld.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
Conclusion:
Making a delicious summer tomato sauce is easy with the right ingredients and a few simple steps. By following the tips above, you can create a flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta, pizza, or any other dish. So next time you have a bounty of fresh tomatoes, don't let them go to waste. Make a batch of summer tomato sauce and enjoy the taste of summer all year long!
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