Tomato Base sauce

This versatile tomato base sauce can be used as a base for homemade baked beans, tomato soups and pasta sauces.

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 sticks celery (with leaves), chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3kg tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup raw sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Vegetarian burritos are just as satisfying. 

Method

Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 hours until thick. Remove the bay leaf. Ladle the mixture into hot sterilised jars and seal. Makes 11/4 litres.

Use Base Tomato Sauce for:
 

Baked Beans

Heat together 1 cup of cooked haricot or cannellini beans with 1/2 cup of the base sauce per person. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Tomato Soup

Heat together 1 cup of the base sauce and 1/2 cup of vegetable or chicken stock per person. Add 1/4 cup of cream and heat gently. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Top with chopped herbs (such as basil, chervil or chives) or grated parmesan.

 

Chef: Fiona Smith
Photo: Cuisine magazine NZ
Source: Cuisine magazine NZ
Italian, Quick, Contemporary, Healthy, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Egg free, Sauces