Best Garlic And Herb Tomato Sauce Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE I

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of iced water. Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon and place in ice bath. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then remove peel and squeeze out seeds. Chop 8 tomatoes and puree in blender or food processor. Chop remaining two tomatoes and set aside.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic in oil and butter until onion starts to soften, 5 minutes. Pour in pureed tomatoes. Stir in chopped tomato, basil, Italian seasoning and wine. Place bay leaf and whole celery stalks in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 2 hours. Stir in tomato paste and simmer an additional 2 hours. Discard bay leaf and celery and serve.

FRESH HERB TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Cook until onion is translucent (about 2 - 3 minutes).
• Add tomato sauce, water, and sugar.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and enjoy!

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a crock pot and simmer on low for 6+ hours.
• Remove bay leaves. You can blend it with an immersion blender for a less chunky consistency.

ROASTED GARLIC HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a medium, dry, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium. Roast garlic, stirring occasionally, until skins have darkened on all sides and cloves inside are soft, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Peel away skins and discard; transfer cloves to a blender. Add parsley, mint, oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper, and salt. Blend until a pesto-like sauce forms.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.