Tomato and Basil Sauce Salsa Di Pomodoro E Basilico
Transform your cooking with the classic simplicity of Tomato and Basil Sauce (Salsa di Pomodoro e Basilico), a traditional Italian recipe bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors. Made with sweet, ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, and a hint of garlic, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of rich and tangy. Carefully simmered to perfection in extra virgin olive oil, it develops a velvety texture that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. This sauce is delightfully versatile—use it as a pizza base, a topping for grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this homemade tomato and basil sauce is the ultimate go-to recipe for an authentic Italian dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams Ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Sugar (optional)
- 10 units Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Start by blanching the tomatoes to remove their skins. Bring a pot of water to a boil, score the bottom of each tomato with a small 'X', and immerse them in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel off the skins and roughly chop the tomatoes.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Crush the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife and add them to the hot oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not allow them to brown.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and, if the tomatoes taste too acidic, add a teaspoon of sugar.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and stir them into the sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the sauce warm over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2087 mg | 44% | |
*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.
