lesley’s tomato basil sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 18
Delicious Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe for your Pasta Night
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup beef stock
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can whole tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
parmesan cheese
1 box pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
220
Sugar
7g
Fat
10g
Lesley's Tomato Basil Sauce is a classic and traditional Italian sauce that is perfect for a pasta night. This homemade sauce is made with fresh and simple ingredients containing a perfect richness that will complement your pasta dish. Serve it with your desired pasta and enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan.
2.Cook for 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
3.Add chicken stock or beef stock to the saucepan.
4.Add canned crushed tomatoes and canned whole tomatoes to the saucepan.
5.Stir in the fresh basil into the saucepan.
6.Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
7.Season with salt and pepper according to your taste and add grated Parmesan cheese before serving over your desired pasta.

PROS

This Tomato Basil Sauce is a homemade dish that is bursting with fresh tomato and basil flavor.
This sauce is versatile as it goes well with a wide variety of pasta, making it a great addition to any pasta dish.

CONS

This sauce can be time-consuming to make, although the end result is definitely worth the effort.
If the sauce is not simmered long enough it can also be a bit runny, so it’s important to keep an eye on it and make sure it is thickened to your preferred consistency.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fresh tomatoes and basil are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and other nutrients that help protect against cell damage and promote good health. This flavorful sauce is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy addition to your pasta dish.

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