Description
A delicious tomato basil sauce perfect for pasta.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves (crushed or whole)
- 2 Cans (400g each) whole tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh Basil
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Turn the heat to low and add the crushed garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and soft, stirring often to prevent burning. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, use whole cloves and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown. Then, remove the garlic from the oil with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- If using whole canned tomatoes, gently squeeze them with your hands to break them up a bit.
- In the same pan, add the tomatoes, water, a pinch of salt and pepper, and ¾ of the basil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Taste the sauce as it cooks. Depending on the tomatoes you use, you might need to add a bit of sweetness. Adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
- Divide the sauce into portions and serve with pasta or one of my suggested recipes. You can also freeze it for later use.
Notes
- This sauce can be adjusted for sweetness depending on tomato variety.
- Best served fresh, but can be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg