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Tomato Sauce

  • Side Dish

Ripe tomatoes, leafy basil and olive oil are the main ingredients in this fresh and delicate tomato sauce. Take your homemade spaghetti sauce to the next level with this easy recipe!

  • Servings 2
  • Preparation
  • Cooking

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe tomatoes, cored
  • A bunch of basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Begin by scoring the tomatoes with an X on one end and place the tomatoes in boiling water and cook for 5 seconds.
  • Plunge the tomatoes into an ice-cold water to peeled the skins off, cut in half.
  • Place ingredients into the container and firmly secure the lid.
  • Turn the dial to start the blender and set the speed around 1 to 2. Blend for 1 minute.

THE BEST TOMATO SAUCE STARTS WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS

Tomato sauce is one of those rare things in the food world where less is more. It’s striking how a handful of ingredients, picked at peak freshness, can create a flavor greater than the sum of its parts. When making an easy pasta sauce from scratch, look for tomatoes on the vine – and basil with verdant, unblemished leaves and firm, green stems.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE

Gently score the underside of your tomatoes by making an X with a knife. If you boil them for 5 seconds and plunge them into an ice bath afterwards, the tomato skins will easily peel right off. From that point, simply load everything into your Tiger blender and blend for a minute on speed 2.

And don’t be afraid of using garlic! While it’s not for everyone, you can definitely add a clove or two before blending if that’s your thing. Be sure to check out more tomato sauce tips below.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Sure, this easy recipe makes the perfect pasta sauce. But it’s so versatile that when it comes to possibilities, there’s no end in sight! Here are a few ideas:

  • Pizza, eggplant parmesan or lasagna sauce
  • A zingy dip for French fries, mozzarella sticks or zucchini sticks
  • Top your favorite chicken or fish dish with this as a fresh finishing sauce
  • Steam mussels or clams in this tomato sauce until they pop open
  • Spread a bit of tomato sauce inside your favorite grilled cheese sandwich
  • Make a Spanish pan con tomate (a Catalan recipe for bread topped with crushed tomatoes)

How about you? What will you make? We’re excited to hear about your creations!

TOMATO SAUCE PRO TIPS

  • You can serve this sauce fresh (without cooking) – or you can simmer on the stovetop after blending to develop that super deep, rich tomatoey goodness a bit more.
  • If you like a more savory pasta sauce, add a couple anchovy fillets to the blender before mixing.
  • Make an easy puttanesca sauce by simmering your blended tomato sauce with capers, pitted olives, anchovies, garlic and chili pepper flakes.

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