Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
"A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential.This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 (400 g) cans tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces (don't use dried basil)
directions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chili flakes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar.
- Bring to a full boil and then simmer and cook slowly for 45-60 minutes.
- Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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Simplicity in itself and so tasty! Easy to make, no fancy ingredients, just a very, very good basic tomato sauce. Made exactly as stated, perfect. Thanks for posting. Made for PAC, Spring 2009. -
This is just what doctor ordered, so to speak! I made this sauce as a special gift for a friend of mine [but kept a small amount for my own taste buds!], & it was a big hit with her! Even gave her a copy of the recipe & am hoping she'll log onto Zaar & join in! Thanks for posting this recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Carolyn in Toronto
Canada
I am a nurse and I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
I love cooking and when I have time I love to bake especially. I often bring in treats for my coworkers made with recipes I get off this site.
