How to Make 10-Minute Tomato Sauce

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Make 10-Minute Tomato Sauce

This speedy recipe uses canned whole tomatoes and has a fresher flavor than any prepared sauce. It can be used on its own or as the base for other sauces. Makes enough for a pound of pasta. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. minced or chopped garlic
  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • about 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
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Instructions

    • 1

      Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.

    • 2

      Open the can of tomatoes and add it to the pan.

    • 3

      Bring the liquid to a fast simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.

    • 4

      Blend or chop the tomatoes. You can use a hand blender to coarsely puree the tomatoes or use a large spoon to mash them up right in the pot, or transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.

    • 5

      Season to taste with salt and pepper and continue mashing or pureeing until sauce is coarse but smooth.

    • 6

      Add the basil and serve.

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't worry too much about precise measurements. Just add enough cooked garlic, salt, pepper and basil until the sauce tastes right to you.

  • You can also skip the garlic in this recipe or use garlic powder.

  • The sauce can be enjoyed by itself for a quick dinner, but you can also add vegetables to your pasta for a more substantial meal: sautéed mushrooms, zucchini and so on.

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  • Nov 22, 2005
    After you sautee the tomatoes, add a little bit of fennel seed; that gives if it a great Mediterranean/Italian taste!
  • Nov 22, 2005
    If you own a blender, try to blend the sauce with a green pepper. Its very fresh and tasty.
  • Nov 22, 2005
    When making this simple sauce, it is imperative that you use the best quality canned tomatoes you can get. It really makes a big difference. Also, grate fresh Parmesan over top if you have it!
  • Nov 22, 2005
    Forget the blender just use your hands to mash up the tomatoes--works just as well.
  • Nov 22, 2005
    If you own a blender, try to blend the sauce with a green pepper. Its very fresh and tasty.

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