Easy Tomato Basil Sauce For Soup Or Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Tomato Basil Sauce For Soup Or Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 green bell peppers, diced; 1 large white onion, diced; 1 head garlic, pressed; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 bunch fresh basil or 2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 pinch hot pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons course sea salt; 1/2 cup cream, for finishing (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 large white onion, diced
1 head garlic, pressed
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 bunch fresh basil or 2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons course sea salt
1/2 cup cream, for finishing (optional)

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Dice all veg, press garlic and saute in stock pot with olive oil until slightly softened. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce along with sugar, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes, parsley, and celery salt. (if you're using dried basil add it along with the other herbs) If you're using fresh basil, reserve 8 basil leaves to add at the end of cooking. Cook for 1 hour on medium heat. Keep an eye on the sauce and stir frequently. After the hour simmering add tomato paste and adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
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I choose to blend my sauce. I use an immersion blender directly in the pot and puree the sauce lightly. I then add the remaining basil leaves to the pot. When I serve this sauce on pasta, I drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top. If you add the cream, add it right before you serve.
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This sauce lends well to Tomato Basil Soup. Add 2 Cups of the prepared sauce to 4 Cups Veggie or Chicken Stock, simmering until it's steaming hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, diced, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 6 ounces tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Easy Tomato Basil Sauce For Soup Or Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Tomato Basil Sauce For Soup Or Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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