Best 2 Zesty Tomato Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our zestful tomato sauce recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Italian staple to a tangy arrabbiata, each sauce offers a unique experience. Dive into the vibrant flavors of our sun-ripened tomatoes, handpicked at their peak of freshness, ensuring an explosion of taste in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, our recipes cater to all skill levels, making it easy to create restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Prepare to elevate your pasta dishes, pizzas, and more with our zesty tomato sauces, a versatile foundation for any Italian-inspired meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a really good base sauce for fried ravioli, pizza, or whatever.

Provided by Brandon Squige Johnson

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 pounds roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 328 mg, Sugar 3 g

RICH AND ZESTY RED WINE TOMATO SAUCE

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Here is a recipe for a basic tomato sauce made with red wine- great for cheese-filled pastas and relatively easy to make. My fiance also believe this recipe could be prepped in a crockpot and left to sit all day, but I haven't tried that. See the Directions for an alternative spicier version. Enjoy!

Provided by Keiko Larry

Categories Sauces

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (can be pre-seasoned if you like)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
6 -8 whole garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 sprigs fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 -2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
salt, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1 (750 ml) bottle merlot

Steps:

In a large pot, sweat the chopped onions and garlic in the olive oil over med-low heat.
Add the peeled tomatoes, crushing them with your hands one by one into smaller chunks. Be careful- they squirt all over the place! Make sure to pour in all the liquid in the cans as well. Add all ingredients except salt, cheese, and wine.
Stir all ingredients together. Cover, and increase heat to med-high. Simmer/cook 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the sauce doesn't burn on the bottom.
Add about 1/3 of the bottle of merlot. Add the cheese. Stir, reduce heat slightly and let that cook uncovered for another 15-20 min, stirring occasionally.
Taste and determine if you need salt, and add to taste. For salt with a little tang, add some more cheese, if you have it. Let simmer another 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
During the last simmering stage, cook your pasta.
Serve over pasta (1 ladleful is gracious plenty). Extra sauce can frozen for up to a month. To reheat, let simmer on low uncovered, stirring frequently so the sugar in the merlot doesn't burn.
*Spicy alternative: For a spicier sauce, use shiraz in place of merlot and add 2 tsp of dried red pepper flakes.

Tips:

Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the taste of your sauce. Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes that are full of flavor.
Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and adds a smoky depth to the sauce. If you have time, roast your tomatoes before making the sauce.
Don't overcook the sauce: Tomato sauce is best when it is simmered gently for a long period of time. Overcooking the sauce will make it lose its flavor and become too thick.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, add a lot of flavor to tomato sauce. Add them towards the end of cooking so that their flavor doesn't cook away.
Season to taste: Be sure to taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to get the desired flavor.

Conclusion:

This zesty tomato sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for pasta, pizza, chicken, or fish. The sauce is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.