Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Tomato sauce out of the can is almost always kinda gross. Try this super simple recipe instead.
Ingredients
- - 500ml of organic passata
- - 1 clove of garlic
- - 2 chipolte peppers, diced, in adobo sauce (two tbsp of the sauce as well)
- - 1 small spanish onion, diced
- - 1 tbsp of butter
- - 1 heaped tsp of firmly packed brown sugar *optional*
- - good quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan saute the onion and garlic in butter and a good dash of olive oil until soft and translucent.
- Add passata, diced chipolte peppers, sugar and a good slurp of balsamic vinegar and simmer for 20-30minutes. Check for seasoning.
- Serve warm :)
Notes
- If serving for children, don’t add the chipotle peppers and instead substitute 1/2 a teaspoon of smoked paprika, for that smokey, rich, spiced flavour.
- Also, I like my sauce chunky, kind of like a relish, but you can blend it and pass it through a sieve making it super smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this kid-friendly?
Yes — the notes say to skip the chipotle peppers in adobo and substitute ½ tsp smoked paprika instead. You keep the smoky, rich flavor without any chili heat.
How do I control the final texture — chunky or smooth?
The notes explain that the author prefers a chunky, relish-like consistency straight from the pot after the 20–30 minute simmer. If you want a smooth sauce, blend the finished sauce and pass it through a sieve.
