TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE

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A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.

Provided by Carolyn

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

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
¾ cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 293.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Eva LaMaster
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Meh.


vampxentity
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This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I can't wait to try it on different pasta dishes.


S R
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a simple and flavorful tomato and basil pasta sauce. I'll definitely be making it again.


Naeem Anjum
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The sauce was a bit watery. I think I'll cook it for a longer period of time next time.


Apna Pakistan
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This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try adding less sugar next time.


Rich L
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, so I substituted oregano instead. It was still really good.


Cooper Edward's
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This sauce is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me.


Zizipho Kungo
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I added a bit of red pepper flakes to give the sauce a little kick. It was delicious!


Jasmin Rai
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This sauce is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.


A Rashid
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients that come together to create a truly amazing sauce.


Gaming Fariya
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This sauce is so versatile! I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for bread. It's always delicious.


Betselot Tadese
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Naruto Uchiha
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This tomato and basil pasta sauce is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh ingredients and doesn't require any fancy equipment.


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