TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE - SALSA DI POMODORO E BASILICO

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This sauce is ready in no time, and flavors are great! Pour over your favorite pasta! From the kitchen of Mary Ann Esposito, cooking show chef for Ciao Italia.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 9 1/2 -10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs ripe plum tomatoes or 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes, with their liquid
1/2 cup colavita extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fine sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 -8 leaves fresh basil

Steps:

  • If using fresh tomatoes, core them, cut them into coarse chunks, and puree them in a food processor, blender, or food mill until smooth. Strain the flesh of canned tomatoes through a fine sieve, to remove skins and seeds. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and cook the onion over a medium heat, stirring, until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft. Do not let the garlic brown, or an acid taste will be imparted in the sauce.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 744.9, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 2.3

DeWayne Willoughby
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This sauce is a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


Shahin King
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this sauce. The basil flavor is subtle and it complements the tomatoes perfectly.


MD ARIF HOSSAIN
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes from the garden.


evans alvarez
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than store-bought sauce.


liton thekina
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


vickiee mbise
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mr.Maruf Vai
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I love the fresh basil in this sauce. It really brightens up the flavor.


Md Ridoy Hasen
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This is my new go-to tomato sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


junaid kiani
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I made this sauce for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Fredrico S
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and fresh.


Witness Tesha
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This sauce is a keeper! It's so versatile and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Roshan Tmg
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the sauce turned out perfectly. It's the best tomato sauce I've ever had.


Mdshuvo Ahmeds
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Easmin Akthee
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, and it comes together in no time. The sauce is light and flavorful, and it's perfect for summer.


Justin&Karmelo Bryant
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This tomato and basil sauce is incredibly flavorful and versatile. I used it as a pasta sauce, and it was a hit with my family. The sauce is also great for pizza, chicken, or fish.