Tomato Sauce

Ingredients for Tomato Sauce

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 yellow onions, finely diced

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.1kg plum (Roma) tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

How to make Tomato Sauce

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add the basil and simmer for 5 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Replace the fresh tomatoes with whole canned tomatoes that have been seeded and coarsely chopped. (Reserve the juices to add to the pot as well.) Be sure to taste the tomatoes before starting the sauce. If the tomatoes need extra body or flavour, sauté 40 to 50g tomato paste with the onions after the onions are translucent. Or replace half of the whole tomatoes with tomato purée.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.