A simple tomato sauce is a fantastic and versatile sauce to be able to make. Throw it in some pasta or on a pizza, it freezes excellently so you can always have some on hand for a quick mid-week meal.
Grabbing a ready made sauce from the supermarket may seem convenient, but it is also expensive and can contain a lot of salt and sugar. Making your own sauce, saves you money and also provides a healthy alternative.
Once you have the basics down you can start adding things to your sauce to tailor it to your liking. If you like it spicy, add a chopped chilli. Swap out the basil for oregano. You get the idea.
This tomato sauce can also be made in bulk and frozen, so it is available whenever you need it.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 400g can of chopped tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 – 2 tsp of dried basil
- 1 – 2 tsp of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 glass of red wine (optional)
- 1 tbl oil for frying
Equipment
- Chefs knife
- Chopping board
- Medium Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Method
- Place saucepan over a medium heat and add the oil.
- Dice the onion and garlic while the oil is heating.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until the onion starts to soften.
- If you are using the wine, add it now and allow to cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes, basil and sugar and cool for 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure that the sauce does not catch and burn.
- Taste the sauce and add more sugar if the sauce is too tart. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately over some pasta or freeze to use later.
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