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Basic tomato sauce
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Our homemade tomato sauce will make you swear off store-bought sauce forever.
Ingredients:
36.40 gm olive oil
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
2garliccloves, finely chopped
2 400g canspeeled whole tomatoes
44.40 gm tomato paste
9.00 gm sugar, or to taste
Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, sauté the olive oil, onion, and garlic over low heat for 12-15 minutes until soft and translucent. This gentle cooking process eliminates the sharpness of raw onions and adds a delightful sweetness that elevates the tomato sauce. Stir frequently for best results.
Add the tomatoes with their juices and crush them to your desired texture using a wooden spoon or a potato masher. Remember, the more you crush them, the smoother your sauce will be.
Combine the tomato paste and sugar, stirring until fully mixed. Tomato paste enhances the sauce's tomato flavor as it is a concentrated form of fresh tomatoes. The sugar helps counteract the tartness of the tomatoes.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until thickened, ensuring all the liquid evaporates. Keep the saucepan uncovered during cooking to intensify flavors and thicken the sauce properly. Adjust the size of the saucepan; a wider and shallow pan will speed up the process. The sauce is ready when it has a rich flavor and a thick consistency, not watery or bland.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, and a touch more sugar if desired to balance flavors. Enjoy the finished sauce as desired.