tomato sauce for pasta pizza etc

ubamother

I'd go with the sugar - even if it is a couple of syns - you can divide the syns between the number of people eating it so it is not a lot.
I find it always helps to cook the onions about four times longer than you think you should - slow I know, but onions very slowly sauteed for a good 15-20 minutes will give a much richer sweeter depth of flavour

carlamagee

well, aftr much decission, i decided to add some more salt and pepper and it did the trick! i didnt wanna start playing with other things incase i messed it up!
thanks to everyone for their advice!!
xx

rachbc

i fry a stock cube (veg one) in with the onions and garlic too, also add carrot and celery usually and find the secret is to simmer for as long as you can - topping up with water if it looks a bit dry, an hour or more ideally, makes the cheapest tomatoes rich and luscious and means no need for sugar, sometimes add a splash of balsamic at the end. As it takes so long I do big batches then freeze

MsRed1

Agree that carrot and celery makes a difference. Adds some body to the sauce.Gonna make a batch tomorrow.

marygoodwife

hi i make mine in a huge batch so instead of loads of sugar, i fry , 3, red onion, carrot courgette and garlic, dried italian seasoning, tom puree, anchovies, blk pepper and 5 tins sp toms and let it cook for 1hr cool and blitz, its lovely and thick good base for pasta, pizza sauce and tom soup with some cream in it yum, just a note once he anchivies have 'melted' into the sauce you cant actually taste them but it gives a good depth to the flavour.

Penelope_Penguin

I cook my pasta sauces in the bottom of the Rayburn for several hours, which intensiufies the flavour

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the exisitng thread to keep ideas together

Penny. x

snit_girl

It's Good Friday and I can't eat meat. I really fancy a tomato & mozzarella pasta type thing. Does anyone have a nice recipe?

kinkyjinks

snit_girl wrote: »

It's Good Friday and I can't eat meat. I really fancy a tomato & mozzarella pasta type thing. Does anyone have a nice recipe?

This one looks nice http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/get_cooking/recipes/056.shtml
Or if you have got salad leaves you could have cold pasta, chopped tomatoes, ripped basil leaves and mozzarella, crack of black pepper, tossed in a little olive oil and lemon juice on a bed of salad leaves.

zippychick

Hi Snit Girl:hello:

I would make a basic pasta sauce , mix with cooked pasta, sprinkle on chunks of Moz and bubble it up under a hot grill (or in the oven). I make a basic pasta sauce by frying onion (frozen or fresh) and garlic (lazy/dried/fresh - all is fine) and some chilli (usually froszen but sometimes use chilli flakes). Smoked bacon at this stage also gives a nice flavour but you can add that on a meat eating day.

Then I add some peppers (frozen or fresh), tinned tomatoes and some basil or oregano (usually dried but fresh is nice if you have it)- start with half a teaspoon and add to taste once it has a chance to cook and develop flavours. I would bring it to boiling then simmer for an hour if i have the time. I also hadd 1-2 to a teaspoon of sugar to take the bitterness off the tomatoes. You can also add mushrooms, carrots, what ever veg is to your taste I usually add frozen sweetcorn and peas once the sauce has cooked.

This sauce also freezes very well, so i often cook it in batches - dinner then takes pasta cooking time

There is a thread for a basic pasta sauce , so have a look and I will add your thread to that one later to keep the info together

Also - pasta sauce recipes and pasta bake recipes may be helpful

Thanks
Zip

thanks
Zip

phoebepants

Hi,

I was wondering if someone could give me a recipe for a smooth tomato sauce that is jam packed full with veggies for my three year old. She will eat bolognese and pasta till it comes out of her ears but give her a carrot and she point blank refuses so want to get as many veg in as possible but not got a clue how to do it as not a fantastic cook.

Many Thanks