BASIC RED SAUCE: SMALL BATCH

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
2 cups hot water
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tbsp minced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic (~9 cloves)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
several 1-quart freezer bags (number will vary)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix tomato paste and hot water in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in parsley, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, and thyme. 2. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes; mix well. Do not cook. 3. Measure sauce into appropriate portions for immediate use. Divide remaining sauce evenly among 1-quart freezer bags for later use. 4. Seal and label each bag with the amount of sauce inside. Freeze. 5. To enjoy: Completely thaw one bag in the refrigerator. 6. Use in a recipe calling for tomato sauce, or simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 20 minutes and pour over your favorite pasta. 7. To use in a meat sauce, brown and drain 1 pound lean ground beef for every 8 cups of sauce; add cooked beef to sauce and gently reheat.

Kass
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I love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.


Maheen Adnan
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This is my go-to red sauce recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


behailu zewdu
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I made this sauce for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


vinous_ FN
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I used canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes, and the sauce was still very good.


sdspharmacy sol
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I'm not a fan of onions, so I omitted them from the recipe. The sauce was still delicious.


Hasnin Solangi
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Rosiara Alves
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I added a bit of garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and it was delicious.


Bianca Ruppal
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I love that this recipe uses fresh tomatoes. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


Sohidul Islam
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mireia P. (RIMXEIA)
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and delicious, I could eat it every day.


Sandesh Np
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This is a great basic red sauce recipe. I've used it as a base for many other sauces, and it always turns out great.


Milos Subotic
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for the week.


David Burnett
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit.


ManuhElle
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I just made this sauce and it is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make and how delicious it is. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shamim Rahman
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Easy to make and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly.


Farah Wassim
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I made this sauce last night. It was excellent! I added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some spice, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Suhana Khatun
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This is now my favorite basic red sauce recipe! It's so easy to make, filling, and flavorful. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.