Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree (from two 28-ounce cans), divided; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (finely crushed in plastic bag); 3/8 teaspoon (or more) dried crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil, divided; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree (from two 28-ounce cans), divided
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (finely crushed in plastic bag)
3/8 teaspoon (or more) dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil, divided
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Freshly ground black pepper Place 1 cup crushed tomatoes in blender. Add pine nuts and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.
2
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, fennel seeds, and 3/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper. Saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped basil, wine, and oregano. Scrape in tomato mixture from blender and stir to combine. Simmer sauce until flavors blend, 5 to 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more dried crushed red pepper, if desired. DO AHEAD:
3
Cool, cover, and chill.
4
Rewarm sauce. Mix in remaining chopped basil.

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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: 4 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree (from two 28-ounce cans), divided, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato-Basil 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.

Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce

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