20 Most Delicious Tomato Sauce Recipes
Source: Annapustynnikova, AdobeStockWe're sharing 20 exciting tomato sauce recipes for meat, poultry, and fish, with herbs, plums, or hot peppers – something for every taste. Feel free to experiment and add your own ideas!
1. Tomato Sauce for Shashlik
Source: 12stuliev37.ruA classic Armenian recipe for lovers of bright, piquant flavors.
You will need: 1 cup water, 100g tomato paste, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 head garlic, 1 bunch basil, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Dilute the tomato paste with water and bring to a boil. Finely chop all other ingredients and add them, season, and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
2. Tomato Sauce for Pizza
Source: dankcity.comA pleasant taste and perfect consistency specifically for pizza – this sauce will definitely be a useful staple.
You will need: 500g tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Italian herbs, spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and blend them. Finely chop the onion and garlic, sauté in olive oil for 3 minutes, pour in the tomatoes, and simmer the sauce until thickened. Add herbs and spices.
3. Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Source: otvet.mail.ruSlightly spicy, aromatic, and very tasty – this sauce will transform ordinary pasta into a complete main dish.
You will need: 100g tomato paste, 0.5 cup water, 0.5 bunch parsley, 1 chili pepper, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Sauté minced garlic and chili pepper for just a couple of minutes, add tomato paste with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the tomato sauce until thickened, add spices and chopped herbs, and remove from heat after a minute.
4. Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Source: herewebuy.orgA good Italian sauce for both vegetarian pasta and pasta with meat.
You will need: 300g tomatoes, 100g onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 tsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Blend peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bell pepper until smooth. Bring the sauce to a boil, add tomato paste, season to taste, and simmer for 3 minutes.
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5. Tomato Sauce for Fish
Source: zen.yandex.ruFor a better pairing with fish, use fish broth instead of water. Prepare it in advance or use hondashi granules.
You will need: 50g tomato paste, 200ml tomato juice, 300ml fish broth, 6 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 chili pepper, 0.5 bunch dill, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic and sauté until golden. Add chopped bell pepper, chili, and peeled tomatoes, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour in tomato juice and broth, add tomato paste, spices, and chopped dill, and simmer everything together for about 7 minutes.
6. Tomato Sauce for Meat
Source: drinkmemag.comThis sauce is slightly spicy, somewhat reminiscent of adjika, and pairs perfectly with any meat.
You will need: 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt and paprika each, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 0.5 tsp hot pepper, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 bunch parsley, 4 green onion stalks, 1 chili, 4 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Blend all vegetables and herbs with garlic until smooth. Mix olive oil, tomato paste, and spices, add balsamic vinegar, and combine both mixtures. Simmer the tomato sauce on the stove for 5 minutes.
7. Tomato Sauce for Chicken
Source: sousguru.ruA sauce for chicken should be a bit more delicate, just like the chicken meat itself.
You will need: 600g canned tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 sprigs rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft in olive oil. Blend the tomatoes with their juice, pour into the onion mixture, and simmer until thickened. Add chopped rosemary and spices, then remove the sauce from heat.
8. Tomato Sauce with Beer
Source: очаг-шашлык.рфAn original sauce that pairs well with beer snacks, sausages, and meat.
You will need: 2 cups meat broth, 2 tomatoes, 5 tbsp dark beer, 1 tbsp flour, 1 carrot, 1 parsley root, 1 onion, 40g butter, 1 chili pepper, 3 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the parsley root, chili pepper, carrot, and onion, and lightly sauté in butter. Add flour and tomato paste, pour in the broth, and bring to a boil. Peel the tomatoes, blend them, and add to the mixture. Add beer and spices, and simmer the tomato sauce over low heat for about 15 minutes.
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9. Tomato Sauce with Herbs
Source: recept.wikiAnd depending on the herbs you choose, it turns out very diverse.
You will need: 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 6 sprigs of herbs, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 50ml water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and lightly sauté until golden. Add tomato paste and fry for another minute. Transfer all ingredients with spices to a blender and blend the sauce until smooth.
10. Tomato Sauce with Garlic
Source: zen.yandex.ruThis sauce can even be canned in sterilized jars for winter, if desired.
You will need: 800g tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs basil, 4 sprigs cilantro, 1 tsp Provence herbs, 2 chili peppers, spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and put all ingredients into a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and simmer over low heat for about 30-40 minutes in a heavy-bottomed pot.
11. Tomato Sauce with Vegetables
Source: zen.yandex.ruIt's very easy to diversify a basic tomato sauce with other vegetables.
You will need: 600g tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 celery stalks, 1 parsley root, 0.5 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables except tomatoes, and lightly sauté until soft. Peel the tomatoes, put all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. Simmer the tomato sauce for 5-7 minutes after boiling.
12. Tomato Sauce with Cream
Source: koolinar.ruFor a tomato-cream sauce, we recommend choosing cream with a higher fat content, 20% or more.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 200ml cream, 2 onions, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion and sauté in olive oil until soft. Peel the tomatoes, finely chop them, and add to the onion. Add tomato paste and spices, and simmer everything for about 7 minutes. Pour in the cream and simmer the sauce for another couple of minutes.
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13. Tomato Sauce with Cinnamon
Source: vsegdavkusno.ruA very interesting and piquant sauce recipe, especially for beef.
You will need: 4 tbsp tomato paste, 3 prunes, 1 tsp cinnamon, 250ml water, 4 sprigs parsley, 1 tsp salt, 3 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Dilute tomato paste with water, add all spices, and bring to a boil. Reduce the sauce to the desired consistency over low heat. Blend prunes and parsley, add to the sauce, and mix.
14. Homemade Ketchup
Source: 24health.byA versatile tomato sauce for all occasions – for shashlik, pizza, potatoes, or pasta.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 3 onions, 400g bell peppers, 5 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and simmer everything together for 7-10 minutes. Peel the tomatoes, finely chop or grate them, and simmer everything together for another 10 minutes.
15. Tomato Sauce with Apples
Source: m.povar.ruThis sauce can also be served immediately or canned for future use.
You will need: 700g tomatoes, 125g apples, 60g onion, 1 tbsp salt, 0.5 cup sugar, 25ml apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the peeled apples, tomatoes, and onion. Place everything on the stove, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar, salt, spices, and vinegar, then remove the sauce from heat.
16. Tomato Sauce for Winter
Source: totalhub.ruA basic recipe to which you can later add herbs, chili, or spices to taste.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 200g onion, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tbsp vinegar, 3 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 3 allspice berries.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and pass them through a meat grinder along with the onion. Add all spices, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer for about 40 minutes over low heat. Finally, add vinegar, pour the tomato sauce into sterilized jars, and seal.
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17. Tomato Sauce with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruAnd with dates too! Definitely a hit for all culinary experimenters.
You will need: 1 fresh tomato, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 dates, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 chili pepper, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Peel the fresh tomato and dice it. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the sauce until smooth.
18. Spicy Tomato Sauce
Source: recept-borscha.ruMost often, ground hot pepper is simply added to the sauce for heat. But you can make it a little more interesting!
You will need: 500ml tomato juice, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tbsp butter, 1 chili pepper, 3 cloves, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp starch, salt, and coriander each, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Melt the butter and sauté all spices, ginger, and chopped chili for just a minute. Pour in the tomato juice, bring to a boil, and add starch. Simmer the tomato sauce for approximately 5 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
19. Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce
Source: adrush-5ka-games.ruThis sauce will be especially good with Chinese-style dishes.
You will need: 2 tsp tomato paste, 50ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 0.5 bell pepper, 2 cm ginger root, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp starch, 1 onion, 150ml pineapple with juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, and sauté until soft. Blend the pineapple with its juice and ginger. Mix soy sauce, sugar, starch, vinegar, tomato paste, and spices. Add the blended pineapple and ginger to this mixture and pour everything into the vegetables in the pan. Simmer the sauce until thickened and remove from heat.
20. Tomato-Plum Sauce
Source: shashlick.ruA vibrant and original Georgian-style sauce for all occasions.
You will need: 250g plums, 4 tomatoes, 2 apples, 1 onion, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar, 30ml water, spices.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and roughly chop apples and tomatoes. Add chopped onion, pour in a little water, and simmer everything together over low heat for about an hour. Blend the mixture, add vinegar, and season the sauce to taste.
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