Basil and garlic tomato sauce recipe
Whip up a delicious sauce with just your microwave. Passata is flavoured with garlic and basil, then cooked for 10 minutes. Serve with pasta or as a base for pizzas.
See method- Makes 500ml
- 10 mins to cook
- 65 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500g passata
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp caster sugar
- ½ tsp crushed chillies (optional)
- 15g basil, leaves picked and finely sliced, plus extra to serve
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- Energy
- 270kJ 65.0kcal
- Fat
- 4g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.3g
- Sugars
- 4g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 4.5gProtein 1.8gFibre 1.5g
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Method
- Stir all the ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl; season. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate, then microwave on high (750W) for 6 mins, stirring halfway. Leave uncovered to rest for 2 mins. Check for seasoning and serve, or leave to cool before chilling for up to 3 days or freezing for up to 3 months.
- Use as a base for pizzas, stir into cooked pasta or use as a dip for garlic bread or pizza crusts. Alternatively, stir into roasted vegetables; or pour over chicken, top with grated cheese and bake until cooked.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
