Simple Basil Sauce For Two Recipes

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.

BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
• Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

FAMILY FAVORITE PASTA SAUCE FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serve with pasta.

BASIL SAUCE FOR TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a small food processor. Add the mayonnaise, basil, oil, red pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper; cover and process until blended. Serve with pork tenderloin.

2½ HOUR TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes or until fragrant, but not browned.
• Add the tomatoes with their juice, and crush with the back of a spoon.
• Add the onion and salt, and stir occasionally. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for an hour.
• Discard the garlic and onion, then puree to the desired consistency with a food mill or immersion blender.
• Transfer the sauce back to a pot and add the bay leaf, dried oregano, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer for about 90 minutes or until the desired thickness.
• Discard the bay leaf, add the fresh basil and, to taste, salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Enjoy!

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.

PERFECT BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend the green onion, basil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender until creamy and pale green. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

CREAMY BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt margarine in sauce pan and saute garlic for 1 minute.
• At low temperature add flour.
• Stir to make a paste.
• Slowly add milk to paste until you achieve an even consistency.
• Add salt, basil, parmesan or pecorino and pepper to sauce and cook over low heat until you reach a desired thickness.
• Pour over freshly cooked pasta.

BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine chardonnay, shallot, garlic and bay leaf. Place over medium heat, and boil until reduced by half. Add the cream, and continue to reduce until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove pan from heat, discard bay leaf, and allow to cool.
• Transfer mixture to a blender, and add fresh basil. Puree until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return sauce to pan, and place over low heat. Add butter, stir until melted, and remove from heat. Serve warm.

SIMPLE BASIL SAUCE (FOR TWO)

Steps:

• In a small dish, add mayo, basil and lemon juice - mix well.
• Serve alongside fish, or on a baked potato, or as dip for vegetables.