Our Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce is quite simply delicious. A no fuss, easy recipe that is full of flavour.

Whether you’re preparing a quick midweek dinner or batch cooking for the family, having the right kitchen setup can make cooking a joy. This classic tomato pasta sauce is a staple and when made using premium cookware and appliances, the experience (and the result!) is even better.

It tastes incredible on its own, stirred into pasta with shavings of parmesan on top. It is also a superb base for adding lots of other healthy ingredients. Whatever your preference, we guarantee you won't want to buy pre packed tomato sauce ever again!

If you have an allotment and grow your own fruit and veg then this recipe is excellent for making use of lovely, freshly picked tomatoes. A pull-out spray tap, such as the Quooker Flex Boiling Water Tap, makes rinsing, blanching and cleaning your freshly picked allotment vegetables effortless too. 

A firm family favourite recipe!

Best Ever Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce.

Serves 6.

Cooking Time; 1 hr 10 Minutes

Ingredients;

• 1kg Fresh red tomatoes
• 1 Medium onion - finely diced.
• 1 Large clove fresh garlic - crushed
• 10 Large, fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Glug of olive oil
• Parmesan - for serving

Method;

1. Prepare the vegetables. Roughly chop the tomatoes, finely slice the onion, crush the garlic and finely dice the basil stalks. Keep the leaves to one side.
2. Add a large glug of olive oil to a pan and heat over a medium setting. Add the onion cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly so they do not burn.
3. Add the garlic and add the basil stalks. Continue to cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and half of the basil leaves, torn into pieces. Season with a little salt and pepper. Stir well.
5. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about an hour without the lid on. Stir every now and then, you need to wait until the liquid has reduced to a thick consistency.
6. Add the tomato sauce to a blender, blitz a little. Tear up the remaining basil and stir into the sauce just before serving.
7. Delicious served with pasta with a shaving of parmesan on top.

Author Tips

• Double the quantities and freeze for up to 1 month!
• Can be made using good quality tinned tomatoes too. Simply substitute the 1kg of fresh tomatoes for 800g of tinned.

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