How to Make a Red Pasta Sauce
Pour water into the saucepan., Add half a can of tomato paste., Add 1 can of diced tomatoes., Add in the carrots., Add in the onions., Add in the spices., Bring to a boil on medium heat., Simmer., Blend the sauce.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pour water into the saucepan.
Pour 2 cups of warm water into a saucepan. -
Step 2: Add half a can of tomato paste.
Mix it well with the water. , Do not drain the water from the can, but include it in the sauce. , Finely grate 2 medium carrots or 1 large carrot and add that to the saucepan. , Dice 1/3 of an onion and add it to the sauce.
The type of onion is up to you but red and sweet onions work best.
You can alternatively use 2-3 shallots. , Add in 1-2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1/2 tsp of celery salt, 1 tsp of dried oregano (or fresh equivalent), 1 tbsp of dried basil (or fresh equivalent), and optionally 1 chicken bouillon cube and/or 1 bay leaf. , Mix the ingredients well and then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. , Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
The longer the simmer, the more the flavors will be drawn out.
Remove from heat when done. , Once the sauce is cooked, if you do not like the consistency, you can make it even smoother by using a blender or a blending wand to get it as smooth as possible. -
Step 3: Add 1 can of diced tomatoes.
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Step 4: Add in the carrots.
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Step 5: Add in the onions.
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Step 6: Add in the spices.
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Step 7: Bring to a boil on medium heat.
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Step 8: Simmer.
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Step 9: Blend the sauce.
Detailed Guide
Pour 2 cups of warm water into a saucepan.
Mix it well with the water. , Do not drain the water from the can, but include it in the sauce. , Finely grate 2 medium carrots or 1 large carrot and add that to the saucepan. , Dice 1/3 of an onion and add it to the sauce.
The type of onion is up to you but red and sweet onions work best.
You can alternatively use 2-3 shallots. , Add in 1-2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1/2 tsp of celery salt, 1 tsp of dried oregano (or fresh equivalent), 1 tbsp of dried basil (or fresh equivalent), and optionally 1 chicken bouillon cube and/or 1 bay leaf. , Mix the ingredients well and then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. , Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
The longer the simmer, the more the flavors will be drawn out.
Remove from heat when done. , Once the sauce is cooked, if you do not like the consistency, you can make it even smoother by using a blender or a blending wand to get it as smooth as possible.
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With a background in realestate, Shirley Jenkins brings 5 years of hands-on experience to every article. Shirley believes in making complex topics accessible to everyone.
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