Best 2 Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce Recipes

Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting a delightful and aromatic sweet basil tomato sauce. This versatile sauce is a culinary masterpiece, bringing together the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a symphony of other herbs and spices. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating a delectable sauce that will elevate any dish, from simple pasta to grilled meats and vegetables. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a sweet basil tomato sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

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QUICK SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH A TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE, SPAGHETTI AND SWEET RAW PEAS

Quick Sausage Meatballs with a Tomato and Basil Sauce, Spaghetti and Sweet Raw Peas image

This is a fantastic recipe that completely celebrates everything I love about peas. Even though they only make an appearance right at the end, it's a star performance. I like to serve a pile of unshelled peas in the middle of the table so that everyone gets to shell some over their own plate. It's also an incredibly fast recipe - you can be sitting down to eat within a minute of the pasta being done. The key to getting it right, though, is to buy really good-quality sausages

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Olive oil
8 good-quality pork sausages
1 pound spaghetti
Sea salt
A few sprigs fresh marjoram, thyme or rosemary, leaves picked
11 ounces fresh peas, in their pods
1 block Parmesan, to serve
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped
2 (14-ounce) cans good-quality plum tomatoes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good quality balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat a large saucepan and add a few glugs of olive oil. Snip the sausages apart, then squeeze and pinch the meat out of the skins so that you get little meatball shapes - don't make them too big or they will take too long to cook. Try to get at least 3 balls out of each sausage. Don't worry about rolling them into perfect balls and making them look all fancy - rough and rustic is good! Put them into your pan. Keep frying and turning the meatballs until they're golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, put the spaghetti into a large pan of salted boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
To make your tomato sauce, heat a separate pan and pour in some olive oil. Add the garlic and the chopped basil stalks and move them around the pan for a couple of minutes. Put some small basil leaves aside for later, and sprinkle the rest into the pan. Add the tomatoes and season carefully with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer, break up your tomatoes a bit more with a spoon and add a swig of balsamic vinegar - it's lovely for adding sweetness to the sauce.
Add the herbs to the pan of sausage meatballs, tossing everything in all the lovely flavors. Cook for around 30 seconds. When your spaghetti is cooked, drain it and divide the pasta and meatballs between 4 bowls. Spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the reserved basil leaves and serve with a handful of fresh peas per person in the middle of the table, so that everyone can have a go at shelling their own, and a little Parmesan for grating or shaving over the top.
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SWEET BASIL TOMATO SAUCE

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce image

This is a sweet tomato sauce that I make when we are having homemade spaghetti and meatballs.

Provided by Joy Andrews

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

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons dried basil, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, pressed

Steps:

Combine diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 458.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce.
Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use half the amount.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tomatoes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to develop the flavor.
Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Sweet basil 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 simple or complex, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.