Easy Tomato Basil Sauce
With fresh ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can have this Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce done in no time. Perfect for any pasta!
A Simple Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe
I enjoy a good store-bought sauce but sometimes it’s nice to make your own when you have the time. This recipe for Tomato Basil Sauce is very simple and it is full of flavorful ingredients and is great for pasta or as a dipping sauce. This is just one of those recipes that you want to have in your back pocket when you are tired of the same old pasta sauce and want something a little more special.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes absolutely! Add cooked ground beef or ground sausage.
We like any pasta for this recipe really. It works with everything. We used penne for this recipe but you can use spaghetti, linguine, cavatappi, etc.
No, you will want to add the diced tomatoes with the liquid since we are not adding any more liquid to this recipe.
You can mix this in to make a cold pasta salad or use it as a dipping sauce for bread sticks, pizza and more.
This can be stored in an airtight container where it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This can also be frozen. Place in a freezer container and it will keep for up to 3 months. To defrost, place in refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on stovetop.
Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)
How To Make Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan, once the butter is melted add the white part scallions, garlic, and parsley to the pan, let it cook until fragrant, 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, stir everything until combined.
Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the fresh basil and green part scallions, stir to combine.
Take off the heat and serve with pasta of your choice.
Enjoy!
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Easy Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (see notes below)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
- 2 (28 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, not drained
- 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (not bottled)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 16 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into strips)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 Tablespoons salted butter and 4 Tablespoons olive oil to the pan, once the butter is melted add the white part of the green onions, 4 cloves garlic, minced and 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley to the pan, let it cook until fragrant, 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 (28 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, not drained, 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stir everything until combined.
- Bring to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 15 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add in 16 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade and the green part of the green onions, stir to combine.
- Take off the heat and serve with pasta of your choice.
Notes
- Nutritional value does not include pasta.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
- This is a very simple recipe with simple ingredients so it is really important you use fresh ingredients or it will change the flavor and not turn out as good as expected. Please don’t substitute ingredients if at all possible (unless you might be using your own homemade canned diced tomatoes.)
Nutrition
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I made this sauce to present with potato gnocchi at our church coffee hour.
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