My simple tomato sauce is a staple sauce that is versatile, cheap and can be used in a number of ways.
I think it tastes far better than anything you can buy and it has only a few ingredients, most of which you will already have to hand.
You could keep a batch in the fridge or store some in the freezer for a speedy and tasty quick meal and it makes the base for lots of recipes that require a delicious yet simple tomato sauce.
My easy tomato sauce
A simple yet tasty sauce perfect served with any type of pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 400 g tinned tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped basil optional
Instructions
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Pour the oil into a pan and add the crushed garlic. Let it sizzle until the garlic begins to change colour. Add the tinned tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper
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Bring to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for about 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened. (It should begin to make indentations on the surface as it thickens)
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Turn off the heat and check the seasoning. Add the chopped basil, if using.
I love this recipe it is so easy and so much better than buying tomato pasta sauce. The boys love it with pasta, broccoli and cheese on top – its a real winner when I don’t have much time. I make it with 3 tins of tomato and a tiny dried chilli. I keep it in the fridge then dish it out into cooked pasta when I need it. Thanks, Ali
Hi Ali,
Sorry I’ve been away so just catching up on things. Yes I agree this is an absolute winner for kids. They love it when I add in a tin of tuna at the last minute and a few chopped olives, very versatile and suits most tastes as you mentioned!