Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces olive oil; 1 each onions finely chopped; 3 each garlic cloves chopped; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 tablespoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 x salt and black pepper; 4 cans italian plum (roma) tomatoes peeled; 2 cans tomato paste; 6 ounces red wine dry; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

3 ounces olive oil
1 each onions finely chopped
3 each garlic cloves chopped
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 x salt and black pepper
4 cans italian plum (roma) tomatoes peeled
2 cans tomato paste
6 ounces red wine dry
3 tablespoons butter

1
Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the onion, garlic and seasonings for 5 minutes.
2
Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and mash them up, removing any hard parts.
3
Add to the pot with the tomato paste, red wine, and butter.
4
Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
The sauce should be fairly thick when ready.
6
When you notice the golden oil floating on the top of the sauce it has finished cooking.
7
Now check the seasonings and you're done.

531

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces olive oil, 1 each onions finely chopped, 3 each garlic cloves chopped, 1 tablespoon basil, and more.

Yes, Basic Tomato Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Tomato Sauce

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