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Basic Tomato Sauce and Great Ways to Use It

Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe and Great Ways to Use It
Recipe By: 
Ardmona
spc.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
10 mins
Cook Time: 
50 mins
Makes: 
6
The easiest, most versatile tomato sauce recipe you'll ever need; using Australian Made Ardmona tomatoes of course!

Basic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients


Method
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes until very soft
  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
  3. Add tomatoes and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, break up the whole tomatoes by pressing tomatoes against the side of the pan.
  4. Gently simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes until thick. Season to taste and serve
  5. Alternatively, spoon the sauce into airtight containers and refrigerate for 1 week or freeze until required


Tips & Hints
  1. Use within 3 months. Once open store in the fridge. Great serving ideas include:
  2. Serve over cooked pasta with fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese
  3. Spoon onto pizza bases before adding your favourite toppings
  4. Toss flaked canned tuna, olives and rocket leaves through the sauce and serve with penne

Links
[1] https://spc.com.au