Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

43 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 50 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.” - by Carolyn S

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
3/4 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
155 cal
8%

Fat
10.5 g
16%

Carbs
14.9 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (43)

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Chef Jimbly

Oct. 5, 2009

"I just made this and it was amazing! I only prepared for 2 servings, and kept all of the ingredients in the same proportions, only with 3 differences: -added 3/4oz cream cheese during simmer -substitu..." See moreted white vinegar for balsamic -used crush basil during simmer, topping with fresh basil upon serving RIDICULOUSLY TASTY, and very simple too :)"

Gitano

Mar. 18, 2011

"Excellent sauce... I used fresh tomatoes (8 romas) as I avoid all canned goods due to high sodium counts. I doubled the red pepper flakes and halved the sugar but left the rest the way as stated. On..." See morece done cooking and before adding the basil, I used my immersion blender to thicken it up with the chopped tomatoes/onions. Excellent served over any pasta. Have made this once already and forgot to review :) Good stuff! thanks for the recipe!"

emilyv

Dec. 13, 2010

"Good, fresh recipe. Make sure you use good quality balsamic vinegar. If you do not have fresh basil, add dried basil when the tomatoes and other ingredients are added. Bring to a boil, cover and reduc..." See moree heat. Allow to simmer for at least an hour for full flavor."

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