I think I’ve already mentioned it, but the thing is, I love tomatoes. I could never live without them. They’re beautiful, healthy, and delicious… Don’t you agree?
That’s why a few days ago I decided to go simple and cook a tasty tomato sauce with fresh basil. Just like that, simple, healthy, tasty. But then I decided to give it a twist: some cinnamon (Jamie Oliver inspiration) and some Martini Rosato that had been around my tiny kitchen for a few weeks. I like Martini because it has that particular bittersweet flavour that goes so well with risottos. So… I thought it could add a special touch to this tomato sauce. 
Oh, yes! The result was delicious, mostly because the organic tomatoes I used were incredibly good, but the cinnamon and Martini also played their part really well! Would you like to try this version?
It goes great with pasta or anything that doesn’t have a very strong flavour. It is so tasty that it could be served as dipping sauce!
PrintTomato Sauce with Basil and a Special Twist
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
A flavorful homemade tomato sauce with a unique twist of cinnamon and Martini Rosato, perfect for pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 big ripe tomatoes
- 1 sweet onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Martini Rosato
- 1 carrot
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Maldon salt
- A bunch of fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the onion and carrot into tiny bits.
- In a large pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and carrot to the pan and stir-fry until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Wash and chop the tomatoes, then add them to the pan and mix well.
- Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the sauce. Lower the heat and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the ground cinnamon and Martini Rosato, stirring to combine.
- Season with sugar and Maldon salt, then let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Just before serving, tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce.
Notes
This sauce pairs well with pasta or as a dipping sauce for bread. Use organic tomatoes for the best flavor. The Martini Rosato adds a unique bittersweet flavor that complements the tomatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
