Tomato Sauce

Tomato Sauce
  • Author: laverne

This homemade tomato sauce is a versatile base that can elevate dishes like pizzas and pastas. Its rich flavors, tangy balsamic vinegar, and aromatic oregano make it the perfect canvas for your culinary creativity. Whip up a batch and explore a world of delicious possibilities!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 6 tbls olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 tbls dried oregano
  • 1 tsp anchovy essence
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into a large microwaveable dish and mix well.
  • Cover with cling film and pierce several times.
  • Microwave on high for 25 mins.
  • Blitz with hand blender (leave unblitzed if desired).
  • Use as tomato base for pizza or pasta.
  • I like to fry diced chorizo/peppered salami, add tomato sauce, black olives and fresh basil for a tasty pasta sauce.
  • Add a little creme fraiche or mascapone for a creamier sauce.
  • Add your own favourite ingredients..... be creative!
  • You can store this in a sealed container in the fridge for a few days, alternatively the sauce could be stored for longer in sterilised jars.

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Yield

Serves 6