TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE

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Great, cheap and easy pasta sauce for any pasta, can also be used as a base for lasagne, or any tomato pasta sauce.

Provided by Hel Cooks

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (400 g) cans plum tomatoes (chopped)
5 garlic cloves (crushed or finely chopped)
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 cup fresh basil (extra dried can be used)
1 bay leaf
1 pinch mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • use half the oil and gently fry garlic do not let it brown.
  • add the tomatoes, dried basil, bay leaf, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and sugar (this recipe needs between 1/2 - 1 tsp salt to bring out the flavours of the tomatoes.
  • bring to the boil and gently simmer for 20 mins, add the tomato puree and the rest of the oil and simmer for a further 15 mins until the mixture has reduced.
  • If using fresh basil roughly chop and add now.
  • Serve with pasta with grated parmasan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Variations - button mushrooms, black olives can be added.

Benjamin Kent
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This sauce is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Sean Allian Ajissah
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I made this sauce for my family last night, and they loved it. They said it was the best tomato sauce they've ever had.


Housseinabdi Sadam
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This is the best tomato sauce I've ever had. I'll never buy jarred sauce again.


Md Habib
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This sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Mahlet Kebede
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I've never made tomato sauce from scratch before, but this recipe made it so easy.


DeMarcus Cias
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Md Asif Hussain
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Lexseen M
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This sauce is a staple in my kitchen. I make it all the time.


Alexander Turrell
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato sauce, but this one is amazing. It's so fresh and flavorful.


Yonatan Lopez
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so much better than anything you can buy in a jar.


Hailey Alberti
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rj Fahad
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the fresh basil.


NAMUTEBI SHIFRAH
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I love the simplicity of this sauce. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it packs a big punch of flavor.


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


Ejalon Dunmore
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and garlic is just perfect.


Anna Mcnulty
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This tomato and basil pasta sauce is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it uses fresh ingredients, and it's a great way to use up ripe tomatoes from the garden.


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