Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried; 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated; 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; Salt; Spaghetti, cooked al dente; Whole basil leaves, for garnish; Grated Parmesan, (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
Salt
Spaghetti, cooked al dente
Whole basil leaves, for garnish
Grated Parmesan, (optional)

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In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
4
Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
5
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal.
6
Season with salt and serve.
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This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
8
When ready to use, the cooked pasta should be added to a saucepan with the appropriate
9
amount of sauce.
10
Garnish with basil leaves and cheese, if using.

316

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried, 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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