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!
Servings 8
Calories 181kcal
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
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 605mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g
