THE PERFECT TOMATO SAUCE

By That Bloody Botak

 THE PERFECT TOMATO SAUCE


That simple jar right there contains what, to me, is the most versatile and tasty tomato sauce ever! And it's really easy to make too! Spread it on a burger bun and you'll have the best tasting tomato ketchup ever! Dip your fries in it. It even makes a good tomato base for my pizzas. Cook it with some minced meat, meatballs or seafood and it'll make a good pasta sauce too! And when portioned out, it can keep in the freezer frozen for months! That's why I usually make them in a big batch. This is how I make it.....


Ingredients

1kg tomato puree

3 tablespoons thyme leaves

3 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped

3 tablespoons garlic, minced

1 big yellow onion, minced

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons Lea and Perrins sauce

2 ciannamon sticks

Some olive oil

Sugar, salt and pepper to taste 


Method

In a pot with some olive oil sautee the onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme and cinnamon sticks till aromatic

Pour in the tomato puree and a little water

Add the bay leaves and let it boil till it thickens

Now's the time to do a taste test and add the required amounts of salt, sugar and pepper

Once the taste hits the spot, it's done

Let it cook off before portioning it into freezer bags to freeze till u want to use it


Now that's simple, right? no need for store bought ketchup or pasta sauces. This will do just right. All u need to do for pasta is to cook the pasta, sautee whatever protien you're gonna use, add this sauce and pour it over your pasta! Simple as that!

Enjoy everyone, and stay safe!




These recipes are good for those who want to cook for one or two without going all out but still wanting to enjoy good food. Simple to prepare and tasty food every time!

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