Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 shallots or 1 large onion; 1 sprig thyme; 1 small bay leaf; 3 clove garlic; 2 1/4 lb. overripe vine plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tbsp. sugar; 13 c. tomato juice; salt; Freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 c. olive oil
2 shallots or 1 large onion
1 sprig thyme
1 small bay leaf
3 clove garlic
2 1/4 lb. overripe vine plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. sugar
13 c. tomato juice
salt
Freshly cracked black pepper

1
Put the butter and oil in a pan and add the shallots, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic.
2
Sweat over a low heat until the shallots are softened and translucent.
3
Add the tomatoes, paste, sugar, and tomato juice, if using.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
5
Use a ladle to press the sauce through a fine mesh strainer.
6
Season to taste.
7
Variation: Roasted Tomato Sauce.
8
Use only fresh tomatoes for this.
9
Cut the tomatoes in half, rub each with a little of the garlic, and place on a baking tray.
10
Drizzle the olive oil over them and then sprinkle the thyme leaves on top.
11
Season lightly with salt and pepper and roast in a preheated 250 degree F oven for 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very soft.
12
Add the roasted tomatoes to the recipe as in step 2 of the basic recipe and proceed as described there.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/4 c. olive oil, 2 shallots or 1 large onion, 1 sprig thyme, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tomato Sauce

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