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Classic Tomato Sauce

A cornerstone of Italian cuisine, a classic tomato sauce is a staple in every Italian kitchen. Not only is it much more delicious than any shop bought pasta sauce, it’s healthier and cheaper too. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s perfect for making in batches and suitable for freezing. Simply defrost a couple of hours before using and enjoy with pasta and homemade pizza.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil
2 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
400g tinned plum tomatoes
250g cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs of basil

Method

Fry the garlic on a low heat with Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil for 2-3 minutes.
Add the basil, tinned and cherry tomatoes and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the fresh tomatoes have started to break down.
Season and stir through 2 tbsp of Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Classico Olive Oil

From £10.99

This versatile all-purpose Olive Oil is excellent for sautéing, grilling and roasting or as a base for sauces. Delicious with everything from meat and poultry to your favourite vegetables. Oil comprising exclusively olive oils that have undergone refining and oils obtained directly from olives.