Basic Tomato Sauce

A simple, versatile tomato sauce with basil and garlic, perfect for pasta or as a base for other recipes.

Easy Vegetarian Dinner Pasta Tomato

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

260.3

kcal / serving

2082 kcal total

Carbs

22.3g

per serving

178.6 g total

Fat

17.8g

per serving

142.4 g total

Protein

3.1g

per serving

24.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

200

Penne

fresh

NutsSeeds

cloves

Garlic

peeled, roughly chopped

handful

Basil

fresh

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

150

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vegetables

800

Chopped Tomatoes

tinned

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the garlic for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Add tomatoes and basil, bring to the boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove two thirds of the sauce for later use.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and stir into the remaining sauce.

Warm the mixture through for one minute and serve.