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Easy Tomato Sauce

Easy Tomato Sauce

Build a deeply flavorful pomodoro sauce in a super short amount of time using sliced onions, crushed tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil. Serve this all-purpose sauce with leftover pasta, use it as a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks or crusty bread, or store it in the freezer for the next time you’re making a lasagna.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.

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When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

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Product Size

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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

7-9 mins

Free Time

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Ingredients

  • ½ (60g) yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 14oz (400g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

  1. Place the onion, thyme, and oil into the Anyday. Cover with the lid (knob lifted). Cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until onions have softened.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes and basil and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to bubble.
  3. Mash the ingredients with a potato masher or fork. You may also blend the sauce with a blender or immersion blender if you like your sauce smoother.
  4. Season with salt and butter.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Add pasta to the sauce and finish with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Add garlic powder along with the onions for a richer flavor.
  • Add frozen meatballs alongside the crushed tomatoes.
  • Drizzle in some heavy cream at the end for a silky smooth finish.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.