Tomato Basil Sauce – Freshness and Simplicity
Dive into the authenticity of Mediterranean cuisine with this homemade tomato basil sauce. Fresh, fragrant and incredibly easy to make, it will turn your pasta into a gourmet dish in less than 30 minutes. This recipe highlights basic but essential ingredients: peeled tomatoes, garlic, onion and fresh basil. Slow cooking develops all the flavors for a smooth and balanced sauce. Perfect for a weekday dinner or to impress your guests, this sauce can be prepared in advance and freezes easily. Follow our tips to soften the acidity of the tomatoes and customize the sauce with aromatic herbs. The result? A sauce vibrant with freshness, that delicately coats the pasta and recalls the flavors of the South. Serve it with grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil for a comforting and tasty meal. With only 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, this very easy recipe is accessible to all cooks, even beginners. It is also economical and allows you to eat healthily with natural products.
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- 1
Prepare the ingredients: finely chop the onion, mince the garlic. Wash and dry the basil leaves, then tear them roughly.
- 2
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir regularly.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
- 5
Add the peeled tomatoes. Crush them with a wooden spoon for a homogeneous texture. If using fresh tomatoes, dice them first.
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Season with salt and pepper. Mix and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Just before serving, add the torn basil. Stir gently.
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If you prefer a smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender. Otherwise, serve as is.
- To soften the acidity of the tomatoes, add a small spoon of sugar at the end of cooking.
- Seasonal variation: use fresh seasonal tomatoes for a more intense flavor. Remember to peel them by dipping them in boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Aromatic variation: add a sprig of thyme or a bay leaf during cooking, remove them before serving.
- Adjust the cooking time according to the desired consistency: longer for a thick sauce, shorter for a light texture.
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