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A simple tomato sauce made from fruity, fresh tomatoes and a few other ingredients is prepared in no time and tastes simply delicious.
Pasta with tomato sauce is probably one of the simplest yet most popular German dishes. Because if you need something particularly quick, the pasta is cooked quickly and a jar of tomato sauce is quickly screwed on and warmed up. What's more, both ingredients of the classic dish last for a long time in the kitchen cupboard and can therefore always be bought in stock. And yet – tomato sauce can be homemade in a short time and with just a few ingredients and always tastes great.
Popular pasta sauces made easily at home
You don't have to travel to Italy for your favorite pasta. Because many classic sauces can be cooked quickly and easily at home. So you can conjure up both the traditional Bolognese sauce and a vegan alternative made from brown lentils in no time.
A simple tomato sauce made from fruity, fresh tomatoes and a few other ingredients can be prepared in no time. (Symbolic image) © Wirestock/Imago
And a quick one-pot pasta with creamy broccoli sauce is also quick to cook. For additional protein, some crispy fried chicken breast can also be mixed in with the broccoli and pasta.
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Ingredients for a traditional Italian tomato sauce
For about four servings of tomato sauce you will need:
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400 g tomatoes (large)
1 onion
1 to 2 garlic cloves (depending on taste)
Some olive oil
Some water
Italian herbs such as oregano and basil (dried)
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper
Optionally some sour cream or cooking cream
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This is how quickly you can cook a homemade tomato sauce
To make the tomato sauce, the tomatoes are first removed from their greens and washed thoroughly and dried. Cut the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a small bowl with a drizzle of olive oil.
Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the garlic and onion. Add a splash of olive oil to a hot pot and sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until translucent.
Then let the tomato pieces fry briefly. Deglaze with a splash of water and cover and simmer gently for about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir regularly.
Stir a tablespoon of sour cream or a dash of cooking cream into the sauce. Puree everything with a hand blender and pour through a fine sieve as necessary. Finally, season with a pinch of sugar, dried herbs and a little salt and pepper. Bon appetit!
Tip
: The classic tomato sauce can be enjoyed wonderfully with pasta in all colors and shapes or can be used for numerous recipes, such as creamy Shakshuka.