Easy Tomato Basil Sauce

Whip up this vibrant tomato basil sauce with fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for a burst of flavor that's super easy to make. It’s a flavorful companion for pasta or a dip for crusty bread.

Course Sauce

Cuisine Italian

Keyword basil, easy recipe, fresh ingredients, homemade, tomato sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 70kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 lbs ripe fresh tomatoes cored, halved and roughly chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A bunch of fresh basil leaves roughly chopped

Instructions

Heat saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and onion; cook for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for a minute. Add the tomatoes and the vinegar; stir to combine.
Season the tomato mixture with salt and pepper; cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in chopped basil, reduce heat to low and then continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta.

Notes

Recipe source: Jaime Oliver

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