It's one thing that I suck at! Do any of you have a good pasta sauce recipe? Something smooth (I hate chunky sauce) and simple?
TIA!
JulyBride14
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Re: I need a good sauce recipe!
This isn't my recipe but I found this online, since I couldn't give you measurements off the top of my head. Sounds pretty simple though. Also, I don't use the carrots in my sauce but I've heard they are good because they absorb some of the acidity of the tomato sauce. Good luck.
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried 1/2 medium carrot, finely grated 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes (pureed in blender) Salt Pasta, cooked al dente Whole basil leaves, for garnish Grated Parmesan, (optional)
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
When ready to use, the cooked pasta should be added to a saucepan with the appropriate amount of sauce. Garnish with basil leaves and cheese, if using.
