This recipe is for the classic Italian tomato sauce and serves 2 to 4.
Tomato sauce
Print recipe| Serves | 2 - 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 40 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | European |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 550g cans Tomatoes (Peeled and chopped)
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 leaves Basil (Torn)
- Salt
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Put the pan on the heat and pour in the oil | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add the can of tomatoes | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add the sugar, garlic, basil and salt | |
| Step 4 | |
| Cook over a medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes stirring occasionally | |
| Step 5 | |
| When the tomatoes are soft, crush them and the garlic with a wooden spoon. For a thicker sauce, you can sieve off some of the sauce beforehand. | |
