Italian Country Style Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Country Style Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; or vegetable oil; 50 g butter; 2 med onions; finely diced; 4 cloves garlic; crushed; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 kg tomatoes; peeled; 2 tablespoons parsley; chopped; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chilli paste; 2 teaspoons ground peppercorns; freshly ground

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil; or vegetable oil
50 g butter
2 med onions; finely diced
4 cloves garlic; crushed
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 kg tomatoes; peeled
2 tablespoons parsley; chopped
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chilli paste
2 teaspoons ground peppercorns; freshly ground

1
Heat oil and butter in a large pot.
2
Add onion, garlic and tomato paste and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
3
While onions are cooking, blanch tomatoes in boiling water, then peel.
4
Once onions are soft add all other ingredients and simmer slowly in semi-covered pot for 45 mins.
5
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6
Remove lid and cook further 10-15 mins until sauce is quite thick.
7
Will keep several weeks chilled or can be frozen.
8
Use as basis for all sorts of meals: with pasta, over grilled chicken, baked fish, background sauce for casseroles etc.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil; or vegetable oil, 50 g butter, 2 med onions; finely diced, 4 cloves garlic; crushed, and more.

Yes, Italian Country Style 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.

Italian Country Style Tomato Sauce

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