I used to buy pasta sauce from Nilgiris and the brands always differ each time due to stock.So it was always a risky factor for me to a get a new brand each time....And as we make pasta rarely the big bottle I purchase never emtpies and by the time the expiry approaches. So these days I never buy pasta sauce...I go in for either instant white sauce recipes or pesto recipes. So this was the main reason for me to try homemade pasta sauce, though I didnt mean to store it for long due to the current cuts. I just referred the recipe and tweaked it to suit our taste.
Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe - IngredientsCooking & Prep Time: 30 mins
Tomatoes - 3 medium sized
Onion - 1 small
Garlic - 4
Oregano - 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli flakes - 1/2 tsp
Tomato Sauce - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp(optional)
Oilve Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Method:1.Boil enough water and add the tomatoes. Let it get cooked for 2-3 mins till you see the outer skin peeling off. Switch off, cool down and peel of the skin, trim the edges and puree it to a fine paste(no water to be added).Keep aside.
2.Heat oil, add onion,garlic and fry till nicely browned.Then add the tomato puree.Allow it to boil for 3mins.
3.Then add 1/2 cup water and allow it to boil for atleast 2mins. Add oregano, black pepper powder,chilli flakes, tomato sauce,salt and sugar. Give a quick stir and allow it reach a sauce consistency.Your pasta sauce is ready.
My Notes:
- You can even add red / green bell pepper - just puree it and add it along with the tomato puree.
- It keeps well for 3-4 days when refrigerated, depends on your climatic conditions too.
- The above measure can be used for 1 servings for 1.5 cups of pasta for each serving.
- Adding sugar is purely optional.
- I loved the chunkiness in the sauce so did not add anything more to my pasta separately.
- Just toss the cooked pasta, add greated cheese and enjoy your pasta anytime!
Awesome preparation...would love to try this sometime...
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ReplyDeleteAwesome.. Perfectly done.. Love the color of it
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loved the first Photo Just awesome ya !
ReplyDeleteYou are correct Sharmi. Sticking with one brand here is difficult. After coming to India, I also started to pasta and pizza sauce at home only. Like the colour of the sauce.
ReplyDeleteYou give such clear step-by-step pics. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe sauce looks so tempting that I can have just that. Lovely clicks :)
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ReplyDeleteI like pasta sauce with garlic, looks appetizing.
ReplyDeleteLovely color. Loved the click with pasta :)
ReplyDeleteGreat clicks.. nice recipe..
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thanks for sharing this homemade version.surely i wil try this one:)
ReplyDeleteSimple and flavorful sauce. Will try soon
ReplyDeleteSimply delicious..One of our family Sunday favs..The sauce looks mouthwatering..Fabulous clicks..
ReplyDeletePrathima Rao
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Very bright and tempting sauce,love this homemade sauce.
ReplyDeletehomemade sauces are always better. i also don't but any ready sauces. loved the dark grey and orange combo in the pics.
ReplyDeleteThough i love home made sauce, the tomatoes we get here in local shops won't be too red and kids won't like the pasta sauce in pale color:-( The aroma which fills the entire house when we make the sauce at home is awesome. Nicely done
ReplyDeleteIt is good to make fresh sauce every time. I really like this simple version of tomato sauce.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharmi.. I was just searching for exactly this recipe yesterday as I was not willing to buy the one from store. Thank u so much . Sauce looks Yummy !!!Will try this as soon sa possbile.
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A good fresh home made sauce beats all the store bought.. love the colour too!
ReplyDeleteLove the flavor of fresh sauce, but since we eat pasta a lot I stock on the bottles. Luckily I get the same brand always.
ReplyDeletenice color of the sauce, looks lovely.
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hi sharmilee i cant thank u enough for the recipe...i just made it for my 4 yr old daughter and she is eating it up so happily...she always wanted me to make pasta for her ....its my first my, i followed ur recipe to the T and it came out so well...thank u..keep up the great job!
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