For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency after simmering. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch more sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Fresh herbs are key to the bright flavor of this sauce. Avoid using dried basil. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving. For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the diced tomatoes. Serve over your favorite pasta with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. It's also delicious as a base for pizza or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS325
Capture the essence of summer with this vibrant Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce. Bursting with fresh flavors, this sauce is incredibly versatile – enjoy it chunky for a rustic feel, or blend it smooth for a more refined experience. A generous shower of Parmesan is the perfect finishing touch.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate15 g
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Fiber3 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium293 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View Stir in the diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
03 Step
Recipe View Allow the sauce to simmer gently, uncovered, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly, 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 Step
Recipe View Stir in the torn basil leaves. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Rolando Oberbrunner
May 24, 2025I added a little bit of cream at the end and it was divine!
Yvonne Hammes
Apr 9, 2025I used San Marzano tomatoes and it made all the difference! So flavorful.
Damion Rippin
Jun 21, 2024The balsamic vinegar adds such a nice tang to the sauce.
Luciano Watsica
Jul 4, 2023Easy to follow recipe and the result was delicious!
Virgil Skiles
Jun 19, 2023I love the chunky texture of this sauce. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Meagan Quitzon
May 22, 2023This sauce is amazing! So much better than anything I can buy in a jar.