Nana's Ultimate Tomato and Basil Sauce
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A classic Italian tomato and basil sauce recipe featuring garlic, canned tomatoes, brown sugar, and fresh basil, simmered to perfection.
00:20:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- garlic cloves - 6 cloves (crushed)
- canned tomatoes - 2 tins (approx. 800g total) (tinned, peeled or crushed)
- brown sugar - 1 tablespoon (to balance acidity)
- black pepper - to taste (freshly ground, generous amount)
- salt - to taste (to taste)
- water - 1/2 cup (to loosen sauce)
- fresh basil - watch the video to see (a whole bunch, chopped or torn)
Instructions
- Fry Garlic: Crush six garlic cloves and fry them lightly in a pan to release their aroma.
- Add Tomatoes and Sugar: Add two tins of peeled or crushed tomatoes and one tablespoon of brown sugar to the pan.
- Season Sauce: Add a generous amount of black pepper and salt to taste.
- Add Water and Basil: Pour in half a cup of water and stir through a whole bunch of fresh basil.
- Simmer: Leave the sauce to simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the sauce with your favorite pasta or dish.
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