Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (400 g) cans plum tomatoes (chopped); 5 garlic cloves (crushed or finely chopped); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 cup fresh basil (extra dried can be used); 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch mixed herbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 (400 g) cans plum tomatoes (chopped)
5 garlic cloves (crushed or finely chopped)
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 cup fresh basil (extra dried can be used)
1 bay leaf
1 pinch mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
use half the oil and gently fry garlic do not let it brown.
2
add the tomatoes, dried basil, bay leaf, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and sugar (this recipe needs between 1/2 - 1 tsp salt to bring out the flavours of the tomatoes.
3
bring to the boil and gently simmer for 20 mins, add the tomato puree and the rest of the oil and simmer for a further 15 mins until the mixture has reduced.
4
If using fresh basil roughly chop and add now.
5
Serve with pasta with grated parmasan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
6
Variations - button mushrooms, black olives can be added.

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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: 2 (400 g) cans plum tomatoes (chopped), 5 garlic cloves (crushed or finely chopped), 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried basil, and more.

Yes, Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce 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.

Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce

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