Simple Tomato Sauce
We usually have some of this sauce in our freezer ready to be heated up for a quick pizza or pasta. I usually double the recipe as it freezes well for a few months.
Author: Healthy Gluten-Free Family
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 6oz Plain tomato paste (Lately we've been using Muir Glen because it's labeled gluten-free. Be sure use plain, not seasoned, as seasoned sometimes contain wheat in some brands)
- 1 Tomato purée (we use Pomi Strained Tomatoes, 26.46oz)
- 1 tbsp or more, dried basil
- Salt to taste
- ⅛-1/4 tsp Pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil under medium heat
- Sauté garlic until fragrant and just starting to brown
- Add tomato paste & stir in with olive oil
- Add tomato puree & stir together (If you want to make more or less, stick with ratio of 1 paste:1 puree)
- Add 1 cup of water or more till desired thickness
- Add lots of dried basil (I use approx 1 TBSP)
- Add pepper to taste (I use approx ⅛ 1- ¼ tsp)
- Add salt to taste (I tend not to use)
- Simmer for at least an hour, the longer the better
- Add water as needed
