Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce

Learn how to make my "foolproof" Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce in less than 45 minutes from start to finish.This is an easy-to-make, vegan, and versatile tomato sauce that you can use either just by itself or in different recipes ranging from simple pasta to pizza dishes.

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
    ¼ c
  • garlic

    peeled and minced

    5 cloves
  • 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes *

    crushed in food processor or by hand, read the blog post for details

    2
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper

    freshly ground

    ½ tsp
  • red pepper flakes
    ¼ tsp
  • organic cane sugar

    regular sugar, honey or even maple syrup would also work

    1 tsp
  • leaves of fresh basil

    roughly torn

    8

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottom pan in medium heat. Add in the garlic. Cook stirring regularly, until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Do not leave site of it as garlic burns easily.

  2. 2

    Add in the tomato, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Cook in medium heat, stirring every few minutes, until it thickens, 20-25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil and turn the heat off. Let it cool down to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Divide it amongst freezer friendly jars or other airtight containers.

  5. 5

    Feel free to freeze it up to 4 months or keep in the fridge up to a week.

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce

5.0(15)130 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the vibrant, fresh taste of a classic Italian sauce but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? This foolproof Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce delivers authentic, rich flavor in under 45 minutes, making it the perfect upgrade for your weeknight meals.

What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible simplicity combined with depth of flavor. It’s naturally vegan and incredibly versatile, making it the ideal base for everything from a quick pasta dinner to a hearty pizza, all while being remarkably easy to master from scratch.

Prepare for a truly aromatic and satisfying experience. This sauce bursts with the bright, sweet essence of ripe tomatoes, beautifully complemented by pungent garlic and the fresh, peppery notes of basil. A subtle hint of red pepper flakes adds a gentle warmth that enhances the overall profile without overwhelming your palate. You'll find it coats pasta wonderfully, offering a silky texture and robust taste that elevates any dish. With only 130 calories per serving, it's a delightful and wholesome addition to your cooking repertoire.

The beauty of this Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce lies in its adaptability. For sweetness, you can easily swap the organic cane sugar for regular granulated sugar, honey, or even maple syrup, depending on what you have on hand or your dietary preferences. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to dial the heat up or down. For an extra pop of fresh herbaceousness, you might stir in a few more roughly torn basil leaves just before serving.

This versatile tomato basil sauce is the ultimate companion for any pasta dish, from classic spaghetti to hearty rigatoni. It also shines as a vibrant, flavorful base for homemade pizzas or as a rich simmer sauce for dishes like vegan meatballs or baked eggplant.

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