Vibrant Fresh Tomato Sauce
This sauce is a breeze to make and adds a burst of fresh flavor to any dish! Perfect on pasta or as a base for your favorite pizza. Versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds medium on-the-vine tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/3 cup finely minced shallot
- 2 large garlic cloves finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cane sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 sprig fresh basil
Instructions
- Start by halving the juicy tomatoes and carefully scoop out all seeds. Hold them above a generous mixing bowl and grate the flesh against a box grater, leaving the skins behind.
- In a medium-sized pot, warm the creamy avocado oil over low heat. Stir in the minced shallot, garlic, and sea salt, paired with freshly ground black pepper. Let it cook for about 3 minutes until the fragrance fills the air.
- Mix in the grated tomatoes along with tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, cumin, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil. Cover and let it simmer gently on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the basil, taste, and adjust seasoning. The sauce should be rich and colorful, ready to enhance whatever dish you pair it with.
Notes
This delightful sauce brings out the best in fresh tomatoes. Perfect as a pasta sauce or on pizzas. Experiment with adding chili for a bit of heat!