A Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe is something everyone needs in their pasta recipe repertoire. It can be made in a matter of minutes and requires only a few basic ingredients to produce the most delicious, fresh-tasting sauce. Once you try homemade tomato sauce, you’ll never go back to anything in a jar!
I like to use vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes, which are readily available and full of tomato flavor.
They are also less juicy than other tomato varieties, which makes them great for a sauce since you end up with less water and more flavor.
I don’t think it’s necessary to peel tomatoes for making a sauce. Their skins are thin enough that they just cook down into the sauce without a problem.
This time of year, when cherry tomatoes are at their peak, they are great for all kinds of sauces! Such as my Jammy Tomato Sauce for a quick-seared salmon, which I posted last week.
So if you have a few extra cherry tomatoes, you can add them to the sauce as well, for even deeper flavor!
You’ll cook the tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat in olive oil until tender and fragrant. The olive oil gives the tomatoes flavor but also adds to their sauciness.
While the tomatoes simmer, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
That way both will be ready at the same time.
Once the tomatoes start to break down and you can see a sauce forming, add the wine. I like to use a dry white wine, such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio.
But you can also swap the wine for a little squeeze of lemon juice if you don’t drink or want to avoid alcohol. I did this a lot when I was pregnant with my kids!
Then season with salt and pepper and simmer until the mixture is reduced and thickened. For a little more luxurious texture, you could also swirl in a tablespoon of butter into the finished sauce.
The final step is to add some fresh basil. If you don’t have fresh, dried works too!
It’s best to drain your pasta and add it to the skillet rather than adding the sauce to the pasta.
This will ensure the pasta is fully covered in the tomato sauce when you serve it and prevent clumping.
To create a nice presentation, use tongs to twist the pasta and swirl it into a nest in a shallow bowl.
Spoon over the tomatoes to ensure each portion gets enough.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Grating Parmesan cheese right before serving your pasta is the best way to enjoy it!
Top off your pasta with a sprig of fresh basil, or red pepper flakes for some heat, and you’ll have a beautiful pasta recipe that feeds the body and soul.
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