Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 17, 2010

Excellent basic sauce recipe. Easy to prepare great flavor. Substituted red wine for the water. This sauce is full of flavor and coats the pasta evenly. Will be adding this one to the regular rotation. You should definitely try this one.

—3offset

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 08, 2012

This was just ok for me. It tasted very basil-y when I tasted just the sauce, but once mixed with pasta it seemed to have no flavour at all. I also added some wine. It didn't say anywhere (nor in the reviews I read) that the tomatoes should be peeled, but I would have much preferred it that way; that's just a personal preference thing though I guess. I also wish I'd taken my hand blender to it so that it would be more 'saucy' instead of chunky, but again that's my preference. This was very quick and simple though, so I would try it again with additional/different seasonings. One last comment, maybe I just like my pasta particularly saucy but this wasn't even close to 4 servings for me. Make more if you have a big family or want some extra to freeze. Thanks for the recipe though, it was a good start for me for making my first made-from-fresh-tomatoes sauce.

—Alex

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65 Ratings

Jun 15, 2011

Delicious! I was concerned at first, but it turned out lovely. Here's some hints I found useful: if using dried instead of fresh basil, use only four teaspoons. I also found that I didn't need the 1/4 cup water, and added used two tablespoons whole wheat flour rather than one all purpose. Also, you can just use a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, and if you want to save some calories, only use one teaspoon margarine rather than a tablespoon butter, and omit the oil. It will still taste great.

—Callie

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Jul 13, 2010

This really was a fantastic and simple recipe. I love that I can make it using all-natural ingredients. I didn't have any small tomatoes, so I used 4 large ones instead, and it still turned out great. I also had some ready-to-serve portobello mushroom Italian sausage in my fridge, so I threw that in there. This was my first attempt at making homemade pasta sauce and I will definitely be doing this again. Really and truly amazing.

—elmo

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Sep 07, 2010

This is a wonderfully easy, quick sauce. We didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand, but two cans of diced tomatoes worked just fine. It was so delicious, the man of the house did the dishes. Any recipe that can get him to wash dishes deserves all five stars!

—LylahCakes

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Sep 02, 2011

This was a great, light sauce! Don't expect that all day simmering thick sauce, this is just a perfect fresh easy way to use up your garden veggies. We had it with ricotta ravioli and salad for a fast and delightfully homemade Friday night dinner. Thanks! :)

—k_mesecar

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Aug 30, 2010

Wow! This sauce was amazing. My husband I made this with fresh tomatoes and basil. Mmmm! We will make this again.

—fancychef

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Aug 31, 2010

Loved it! It was nice to find a tomato sauce that didn't have sugar in it but still didn't have a bitter taste. Made this with home grown tomatoes and basil. Loved it's freshness.

—Mason&MitchellsMom

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Nutrition

Calories
78 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
9.1 g
3%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
4.5 g
7%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
580 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 78
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g 7 %
Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 580mg 23 %
Potassium 448mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.1g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 2g 4 %
** Sugars 4.8g
Vitamin A 35 %
Vitamin C 40 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.