Best Basic Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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SIMPLE BASIC PASTA SAUCE



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A simple, basic, yet very tasty pasta sauce. I like to cook My Turkey Italian Meatballs (from this site) or other meats in it to add another layer of flavor. Add any herbs you like, as well. You can add tomatoes whole if you like a real chunky sauce, or blend them in a blender first to make a smooth sauce.

Provided by debbie eckstein

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, making sure to not burn, about 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

SIMPLE PASTA SAUCE



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This is a simple pasta sauce that you can use for more than just spaghetti. Puree this recipe for pizza sauce or a great dipping sauce. I also like to make a variation for bruschetta by omitting the olive oil, using fire-roasted diced tomatoes and simply combining the uncooked ingredients. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving on toasts. -Deborah Markwood, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add brown sugar and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE



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Make and share this Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TooTall 55

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (May substitute one of the cans for crushed or stewed tomatoes if you like chunks of tomatoes)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (can be omitted if you prefer)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (can leave out, or use more or less- 1 teaspoon is what I use) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in tomato products, oregano, rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Taste sauce and if desired, add sugar. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until it is thickened up a bit. Use as desired.

DARTHLAURIE'S INDISPENSABLE BASIC PASTA SAUCE



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Everyone has that one recipe they can't live without. This is the recipe I turn to when I don't know what else to fix for dinner. When I was first out on my own, I looked up a bunch of recipes and then, I figured out what I really needed to make a basic pasta sauce. This is really basic and you can add veggies or meat or anything else you want to try. Have fun and enjoy!

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Sauces

Time 17m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 1/2-16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 beef bouillon cubes or 1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, saute garlic in olive oil, if desired. If you choose not to, go on to step 2.
  • Combine all the ingredients except for the red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium heat until sauce boils; smash tomatoes during simmering. Simmer until it reaches desired consistency (this will take longer without tomato paste).
  • Add red pepper flakes in the last five minutes of cooking.
  • Serve over favorite pasta or freeze.
  • Tips: If sauce just isn't tasting right, add a tiny bit of sugar or salt. Roasted red peppers, onions, and mushrooms are particularly tasty additions. The longer you simmer the sauce, the tastier it becomes. Add more seasonings as needed since all measurements are approximations.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 675, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.8, Protein 4.3

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