Quick tomato sauce

Quick tomato sauce

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 35 min

Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 800 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried basil
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  Use dried oregano in the same quantity.

Method

1. Warm oil in a saucepan and cook onion gently for 8 minutes.
2. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes and basil. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste and season. Blend if you want a smooth sauce, or leave it chunky.

Equipment

Kitchen scales, mixing bowl, spoon and the pan or tray listed in the method.

Kitchen notes

Use for pasta, pizza or vegetables. Add a small splash of water if it reduces too far.

Storage

Cool promptly and refrigerate in a covered container. Use within 2 days. These demo recipes should be kitchen-tested before publication.

Reheating

Reheat savoury cooked dishes until steaming hot throughout. Serve cakes and bread at room temperature.

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