Balsamic Tomato Sauce Recipes

BALSAMIC-TOMATO DIPPING OIL

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in an airtight container; cover and shake vigorously until well combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Shake oil mixture well and divide between dipping dishes.

BALSAMIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until soft.
• Stir in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, wine, and basil.
• Simmer 15 minutes.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut 6 tablespoons of the butter into 1/2-inch cubes. Refrigerate. Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mushroom stems, tomato and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add vinegar and water. Reduce over medium high heat until just a syrupy liquid remains, about 8 minutes. Lower the heat slightly. Whisk in the cold butter, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Strain through a fine sieve. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over a double boiler.

BALSAMIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, herb mix, fennel, red pepper flakes. Add balsamic vinegar. Continue to heat until mixture appears slightly syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring back to a simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

BALSAMIC TOMATO-BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Prep the tomatoes, garlic, etc-- before boiling the pasta.
• Boil pasta while making the rest of the dish.
• Saute garlic in olive oil.
• Add tomatoes and cover, simmering for 7-10 minutes with the balsamic vinegar and seasonings until tomatoes fall apart.
• Cut basil leaves and toss all ingredients together, including Parmesan cheese.
• Serve additional Parmesan on the side, if desired.

PASTA WITH MEATBALLS IN BALSAMIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine. Simmer 10 minutes. Add meatballs and basil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot. Add meatballs with sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.