Basque Tomato Sauce Recipes

BASQUE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a shallow serving dish. Arrange onion rings on top. Arrange green bell pepper rings on top of onions.
• Combine olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, parsley, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a jar. Close jar tightly and shake vigorously until dressing is well-mixed. Pour dressing over tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Refrigerate until flavors combine, about 2 hours.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

PASQUALE'S ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot and cook onion, garlic and seasonings for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and butter.
• Simmer for 30 minutes till sauce is fairly thick, and once the golden oil floats on top you know it is done.

TOMATO & BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic clove, then gently fry for 1 min.
• Tip in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock powder, tomato purée and sugar, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer uncovered for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
• To finish, tear a few basil leaves, then stir into the sauce.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic clove, then gently fry for 1 min.
• Tip in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock powder, tomato purée and sugar, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer uncovered for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
• To finish, tear a few basil leaves, then stir into the sauce.

BASQUE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 6-quart saucepot saute the garlic, onion, and green pepper in the oil until tender.
• Add the tomatoes, pureed chilies, and parsley and simmer until very tender.
• Add Beef Stock. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
• Uncover and simmer 1 hour more to reduce and thicken the sauce. Stir occasionally.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat up slightly to medium and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil and the remaining olive oil. Toss with spaghetti, if desired.

BASQUE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ham to small bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to saucepan. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sherry. Bring to simmer. Cover partially; simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in ham. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before using).

TUNA AND POTATO KEBABS WITH BASQUE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Cool completely.
• Cut potatoes in half. Combine potatoes, tuna, paprika and oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Alternate potato halves and tuna on skewers.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling kebabs. Grill kebabs until tuna is just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Spoon Basque Tomato Sauce onto plates. Arrange kebabs atop sauce; serve.