Basic Red Tomato Sauce

 

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Italian food? We bet it involves tomato sauce, one of the most popular culinary creations of all time. Whether you want it for hearty pasta dishes or comforting plant-based pizza, making your own is simple, with just a few additional key ingredients like garlic, onion, and oregano. Pro tip: Double or triple this recipe so you can freeze it and enjoy it in the weeks to come!

Basic Red Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

 ¾ cup onion (white, chopped)

 5 large garlic cloves (minced)

 ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

 ½ cup vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)

 5 cups organic tomatoes (roma, heirloom or garden [about 9 large], cored and deseeded, chopped)

 1 tbsp sherry vinegar

 2 tbsp basil (chopped)

Directions

1

Heat a large stovetop pan on medium-high until it’s hot enough that a droplet of water forms a mercury ball (and not just splatters). This will take about a minute or so.

2

Once the pan is hot enough, add the onions and dry saute them by continuously stirring until they start to soften and brown slightly.

3

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4

Add the chile flakes, if using.

5

At this point, add the vegetable stock to deglaze the pan and let cook for 4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

6

To finish the sauce, add the tomatoes and cook on low-medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to be sure the tomatoes don’t stick.

7

Add salt and ground black pepper then remove from heat.

8

Lastly, stir in the basil and stir to combine.

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