Tomato Sauce

This simple recipe is an absolute must and we have seen it change people's view on cooking from scratch - from thinking they haven't got the time or skills to never buying jars of tomato or bolognese sauce ever again! This classic sauce can be used on its own with pasta, be turned into a bolognese sauce by frying onions at the start followed by mince/vegetables or a meat alternative; you could also turn it into a chilli, lasagna, curry, pizza sauce, whatever you fancy! Explore and look out for other recipes here...

Ingredients

1 carton of passata

1 tin chopped tomatoes

2 tablespoons of tomato puree

2 large cloves garlic, minced

Handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn/chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon vinegar any will do but red wine or balsamic preferred

1 teaspoon honey

Method

In a saucepan over a low heat, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the passata and chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Add the chopped fresh basil, salt, pepper, vinegar, and honey to the sauce. Mix well.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you prefer a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired texture.

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