One of those great standbys to have in the fridge and the basis of so many good tasting dishes. Why buy one of those jarred alternatives when this is so easy to make? Just use a spoonful to give extra taste or texture to sauces, or as a sauce on vegetables, heat and serve on top of pasta or even spread it on a pizza base. The sauce is a great with fish, wrapped in foil and baked together in the oven, or with prawns and peppers, maybe simply spread on an omelette and topped with cheese, once again this sauce base is only limited by your creativity and imagination. It will easily keep for 2 weeks stored in the fridge and the flavour can be adapted simply by adding fresh basil, paprika, chilli, roasted vegetables etc again the combinations are endless and a whole world better than those you can buy. Have a go, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy.
Ingredients
2 medium onions, chopped finely
5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
A glass white wine-optional
4 tins plum tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to season
Method
1. Place a pan onto warm, peel and chop onion. Add a little olive oil to the pan, add the onion and sauté gently to soften, but not colour.
2. Meanwhile, peel and slice the garlic and add to the pan too.
3. When onion is softened add the glass of white wine, if using and reduce until syrup like in consistency. Add seasoning.
4. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and reduce again until the watery appearance of the liquid disappears and the sauce thickens somewhat.
5. Pour into container, chill until ready for use.
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