Italian tomato sauce recipe with stepwise photos and video recipe. Italian tomato sauce is a classic pasta sauce recipe with of course the exotic flavor of tomatoes. This recipe can be prepared with fresh as well as canned tomatoes.You can serve this classic tomato sauce with any kind of cooked pasta like penne, spaghetti, shell etc.
Italian tomato sauce recipe with stepwise photos and video recipe. Classic tomato sauce recipe is very easy ,rustic and flavorful recipe. The sauce can be prepared in just 30 mins and with 5 ingredients.
Pasta is the staple food in italian cuisine. Some the signature recipes like spaghetti sandwich, pasta with meat balls are just incomplete without this classic tomato sauce.
Making tomato sauce is very easy. you can use canned tomato puree for this recipe but I am using fresh tomato puree as I always prefer to use fresh tomatoes. Some version may use plum tomatoes and white vinegar as well. I am not using them as Indian tomatoes are generally sour in taste.
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The earlier recipe of spaghetti agilo e oilo is also simple pasta recipe and you can sometimes you can assemble it with tomato sauce. This classic Italian tomato sauce is one of those basic recipes you need to have in your life. It’s conveniently vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free, and a great base for so many Italian dishes.
Once ready, store your sauce in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze in small batches for up to 1-2 weeks. A great homemade Italian Tomato Sauce takes a little patience to make, but it’s definitely worth it. The secret lies in slowly simmering the tomatoes with onion, basil and garlic until it reaches a creamy but still a bit chunky texture, and has just the right balance of sweetness and sour when you taste it.
- very very easy to make
- simple yet flavorful recipe
- minimal ingredients required
- soooooo delicious in taste
- perfect balance of sweet and sourness
- perfect base for any Italian recipe
- dairy free and gluten free recipe
- vegan recipe
- can be prepared under 30 mins
- all ingredients are easily available
How to make Italian tomato sauce recipe at home??
Take your favorite pan first 😉 Heat extra virgin olive oil in pan.
Now, add minced garlic, chopped onions and saute them for a while. It will make your onion transparent.
take some fresh tomatoes and make a puree of it. Add this fresh puree to the sauteed onions. Season this mixture with salt ,chili flakes and some basil. Add a pinch of sugar as well.
cook the mixture until thickens.
And your sauce is ready 🙂 assemble it with your favorite dish.
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Italian tomato sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large tomatoes, puree
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 small onion [approx 1/4 cup], finely chopped
- salt to taste
- chili flakes, to your taste
- 1.5 tsp basil, * check notes
- black pepper powder, optional
- a pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan.
- Add gralic and onion.
- saute it for a while.
- add tomato puree and mix.
- add salt,basil,chili flakes and black pepper. Add a pinch of sugar as well.
- mix it well.
- cook this sauce for 10-15 min on high flame (* check notes)
- assemble with spaghetti.
Notes
- If you have time then simmer this sauce on low flame. It usually takes 45 mins to be cooked.It will give the best results.
- on high flame, This sauce takes about 20 mins to be done.
- You can use canned puree.
- Adjust the amount of chilli flakes according to your taste.
- If you are using fresh basil leaves then add 6-8 leaves.
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Spaghetti Pasta
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil
| Red Chilli Flakes
| Basil 
| Non-Stick pan
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