All Purpose Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Transform your meals with this rich and versatile All Purpose Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors designed to elevate any dish. Made with deeply flavorful sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh basil, and a touch of garlic, this sauce is brought to life with a hint of oregano and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. Simmered to perfection and blended until velvety-smooth, it’s an excellent choice for pasta, a savory pizza base, or even as an indulgent dipping sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with bold, earthy goodness, this recipe is your new kitchen go-to. Easy, adaptable, and irresistibly delicious, this sauce is a surefire way to wow your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium-sized Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Unsalted vegetable broth (or water)
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes on a cutting board and roughly chop them into smaller pieces to ensure easier blending later.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to meld with the garlic and oil.
Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes to soften the sun-dried tomatoes further.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Return the sauce to the saucepan and gently reheat if serving immediately. Alternatively, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Serve warm over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dipping sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
