Tomato Sauce | Healthy Chef Recipes

discover a silky, professional-grade tomato sauce perfected through gentle simmering and blending. this versatile base is ideal for coating your favorite pasta or serving as the rich, aromatic foundation for a delicate fish stew.

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3/31/20261 min read

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PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES

DIFFICULTY: EASY

INGREDIENTS:

* 800g Canned San Marzano Tomatoes

* 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* 1 Medium Onion, finely diced

* 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced

* 1 tsp Dried Oregano

* 1 pinch Red Chili Flakes

* 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves

* To taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper

* 1/2 tsp Sugar

COOKING STEPS:

STEP 1: HEAT the olive oil in a small, tall saucepan over medium heat. add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.

STEP 2: ADD the minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

STEP 3: POUR in the tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano. bring to a gentle boil.

STEP 4: LOWER the heat to MINIMUM. cover partially and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes to develop deep flavors.

STEP 5: USE an immersion blender to process the sauce directly in the pot until it reaches a perfectly smooth and fine consistency.

STEP 6: FINISH by stirring with a WHISK to incorporate fresh basil leaves and ensure the texture is velvety before serving over pasta or fish.

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