Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce

Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce

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Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce
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Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce

Recipe by GeeDeeCourse: SaucesCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

125

kcal
Total time

40

minutes

Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce used on Pizza and all types of Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin

  • 1 onion finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic crushed/minced

  • 2 x 14 oz cans passata crushed tomatoes

  • Handful fresh basil finely chopped

  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

  • Add onion and sweat off until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, stir in the crushed garlic and let it cook out for 2/3 minutes
  • Add passata, chopped basil, and salt to taste
  • Cover and simmer over medium heat, for about 20/30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce has reduced and thickened,
  • The longer you let the sauce simmer, the richer it will become
  • Use as required

Notes

  • Storing and Freezing:  Pomodoro sauce will keep quite happily chilled and covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. It also freezes well and can be kept in the freezer covered for up to 3 months.
  • Thawing and Reheating: You will need to remove the sauce from the freezer a good 24 hrs before you need to use it.To reheat the sauce just add to a small saucepan and reheat over a gentle heat until hot