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Alan Coxon

Basic Tomato Sauce

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Alan Coxon shares his foolproof recipe for classic tomato sauce. Use it as a pasta sauce or base for pasta or to add oomph to casseroles and stews.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 240g tinned tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • ¼ teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon torn basil leaves
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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan, add the onions and sweat off for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, cook for a further 2-3 minutes, add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat and cook gently for 6-7 minutes. Cool slightly then blitz.
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