Pasta is a simple and quick dish that most households enjoy with numerous variations. If you love a delicious home-cooked meal, pasta is the go-to choice that never disappoints. And guess what? You can level up your conventional pasta in just a few extra minutes! The secret is pairing it with a tasty pasta sauce. Trust me, once you try it, you'll savor the most delicious pasta that will make you forget all about the ones you eat at restaurants.
Making a homemade pasta sauce has many benefits. You know exactly what goes into it plus there are no preservatives or additives, just fresh, natural ingredients. Secondly, the flavor savors your taste buds. Store-bought sauces do not have the required richness that you enjoy with homemade sauces. Another Plus, you can customize it to your liking. Want it spicier? Add more chili flakes! Prefer it sweeter? A pinch of sugar will do the trick.
So why not try a restaurant-inspired pasta sauce at home? We can bet, it will not only enhance the flavor of your pasta but will also save you from spending a fortune in restaurants.
This recipe we are sharing today takes less than an hour. Here are some important tips you should consider when you are preparing pasta sauce to get the desired taste.
If you are making restaurant-style pasta, we would recommend you choose canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are more acidic and enhance the taste of the sauce.
Always use fresh herbs for the sauce instead of dried ones. They give better flavor and also look good when you use them to garnish.
If you want to make restaurant-quality pasta sauce, use premium extra virgin olive oil. High-quality olive oil will your pasta a distinctive taste that you typically enjoy in Italian restaurants.
You can save some water that you used to boil pasta and add it to the sauce later. It makes the consistency better and gives it a distinctive taste.
Now let’s move on to a quick-boxed restaurant-inspired pasta sauce recipe that you can enjoy with Goody’s premium pasta range.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion finely diced
3-5 cloves garlic chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley
Red Chili flakes about 1/4 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pat butter, about 2 teaspoons
2 large crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1.Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Saute the onions for around three to five minutes. Once the onion softens and changes its color, add chopped garlic and mix them. Now add fresh parsley, fresh basil, and all the seasonings into the mix.
2.Add butter to the mixture and stir until it melts.
3.Add crushed tomatoes and stir. Then add water and stir gently on low heat until it gets the desired consistency. You can add more water if the sauce gets too thick.
4.Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes and stir it occasionally.
5.Garnish the sauce with fresh parsley to make the sauce look more appetizing.
You can add this delicious tomato sauce to a variety of pasta dishes and elevate the flavor in no time. Plus you can also store this sauce in the refrigerator for future use. For the most delicious pasta, use Goody’s range of pasta. Goody Culinary Solutions also offers a range of tantalizing sauces like goody pasta sauce, goody bechamel sauce, and goody demi glace sauce that can make your pasta dishes more tempting and delicious.
You can use this delicious sauce with any pasta dish, but to really make your meal stand out, we recommend using Goody’s premium pasta range. Goody Culinary Solutions not only offers high-quality pasta but also a variety of tantalizing sauces such as Goody Pasta Sauce, Goody Bechamel Sauce, and Goody Demi Glace Sauce. These sauces make cooking easier and can elevate any pasta dish in no time. No matter what you are cooking, Goody offers food products that deliver quality and taste.
How do I freeze tomato sauce?
Pasta sauce has a long shelf life. You can freeze the tomato sauce up to 3 months in the refrigerator. Wait till the sauce cools down, place it in an air-tight container and put it in the freezer. Heat it thoroughly when you want to serve it in the future.
Are pasta sauces healthy?
Homemade tomato pasta sauce is a healthier alternative to mix with pasta as compared to store-bought creamy sauces. The tomato sauce is low in saturated fats and also delicious.
What is basic pasta sauce called?
You can pair any sauce with pasta to enhance its flavor like marinara sauce, pesto, alfredo, or bolognese but the most popular and classic one is the old-school tomato sauce. It is delicious, quick, and healthy too.
Can I use fresh tomatoes in the sauce?
No. If you want to make a restaurant-inspired recipe, you should use canned tomatoes because they are more acidic and give the desired flavor to your pasta sauce.
