Pasta Sauce from Tomato Paste
Easy, low-cost, student and kid-friendly recipe.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 69kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon thyme optional
- ½ teaspoon basil optional
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 100 millilitres warm water or pasta water
Instructions
- Add the olive oil into a skillet, warm slightly over medium heat.
- Add the tomato paste, mix until fragrant.
- Then add the crushed/minced or grated garlic cloves with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the other available spices and mix.
- Add about 100 millilitres (about ½ cup) of warm water or pasta water.
- Cook until all blended for about 9-10 minutes in total.
- When ready pour over already cooked spaghetti, mix to combine and serve.
Notes
You can add fresh grated tomatoes to this recipe. If you choose to add a tablespoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of sugar to adjust the taste.
Use fresh or dry basil if available.
Garnish with grated cheese of your choice. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if available.
Any type of pasta will be ok but spaghetti should be your first pick for this recipe.