Quick Tomato Sauce

I love this tomato sauce because it’s everything I look for in a sauce; it’s bright with fresh flavor, and easy…you can’t get much better than that! For me I much prefer this sauce over any canned variety from the store. 
 

Cook’s Note: This full-flavored tomato sauce takes only 15 minutes to prepare. High-quality canned tomatoes will make a big difference in this sauce. The preferred brands of crushed tomatoes are Tuttorosso and Muir Glen. Grate the onion on the large holes of a box grater.

Quick Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

2 T unsalted butter

1/4 C grated onion, from 1 medium onion (see note)

1/4 t dried oregano

Table salt

2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (see note)

1/4 t sugar

2 T coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

1 T extra virgin olive oil

Ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion, oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and sugar; increase heat to high and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Makes 3 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Source: from America’s Test Kitchen

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Fresh Tomato Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

Yum, Yum, and YUM! This is summer in a tart. I absolutely LOVED this recipe. The crust is what made it for me...I had never thought to put fresh herbs in my crust before and it is sheer genius! This recipe is a must-try--it was easy to make and restaurant-quality!

Fresh Tomato Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

I didn’t alter the recipe any, so head on over to Taste & See for the recipe!

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Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders with Zucchini Rice

This was such an amazingly delicious and easy dinner. From start to finish it took all of 30 minutes! The honey mustard mixture you dip the chicken into before breading is so tasty…I think the next time I make it I’ll use a vegetable puree instead of the mustard just to add some extra vitamins and nutrients. The zucchini rice is SO delicious, so be sure to make more than you think you’ll need—trust me on this one!

Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders with Zucchini Rice

I didn’t alter the recipe at all, so head on over to The Comfort of Cooking for the recipe!

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Basil Spaghetti with Breadcrumb-Topped Tomatoes

I made this for dinner last week and since I’ve made it two more times! It is SO easy and SO delicious; to me this is summer on a plate! Home-grown basil and tomatoes would send this dish over the edge! I think this recipe would be a great way to dress up eggplant, too. I’ll have to try that soon and let you all know how it went!

The beautiful tomatoes...I can seriously eat them on their own!

Basil Spaghetti with Breadcrumb-Topped Tomatoes

I didn’t make any adaptations to this recipe, so head on over to Circle B Kitchen for the recipe!

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Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake

This was such an easy (just like the name suggests) and tasty summer-time recipe. I’m sure just about now many of you are bogged-down with zucchini and summer squash from your garden; this is such a great way to use up some of those! Enjoy!

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake

I didn’t make any substitutions/changes in this recipe, so please visit Kalyn’s Kitchen for the recipe!

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