Yield: 2 jars

All Purpose Tomato Pasta Sauce

This pasta sauce is so versatile!! Not only does it taste DELICIOUS, but it goes well with just about everything! Perfect for pizzas, pasta and lasagna!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 medium Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 5 - 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dry thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp red chili flakes (optional - see notes)

Instructions

  1. Start off by adding the Roma tomatoes and basil into a blender. Blend into a smooth puree, and set aside.
  2. In saucepan on medium heat, add in olive oil and let it heat up for 10 seconds. Add in the white onions and sweat them for 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. Now add in the tomato puree prepared earlier.
  5. Add in all the spices and red wine vinegar, and mix well.
  6. Add water and let the sauce cook on low heat for 10 minutes, till the consistency becomes thicker.
  7. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  8. Use with pasta, pizza, lasagna etc.

Notes

1. Use fresh Roma tomatoes if you can get your hands on them. Blanche them in hot water for a few seconds and then pop them in ice cold water - the skin will just slide off. Next, chop them up and blend into a puree. This is SO much better than the store bought canned puree most of us are so accustomed too nowadays.

2. Fresh basil goes really well with tomatoes and gives an authentic Italian flavor - especially if you have Roma tomatoes!

3. A bit of thyme and rosemary to the sauce helps with the aroma and flavor when you're adding meat to the pasta - it really makes a huge difference!

4. You can make this recipe spicier by adding red chili flakes to it - add about 1 tbsp for a delicious spicy flavor!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g