Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
A fresh and delicious tomato vinaigrette sauce for pasta using fresh garden tomatoes, olive oil, lemon zest, and fresh herbs.
Servings 8
Calories 145kcal
Ingredients
- 1 chicken broth concentrate mixed with 1 cup water *see below can also use Knorr's chicken bouillon cube
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic pressed
- 4 medium-large tomatoes diced (remove pulp and seeds)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil finely chopped (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest this is my addition...love zest!
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp fresh oregano finely chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- Start with dissolving chicken broth concentrate or bouillon cube in hot water.
- Dice the tomatoes.
- Scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Cut, rinse and chop the fresh basil and oregano.
- Don't forget the lemon zest!
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature ALL day.
- This step is very important!!
- You need to let the flavors mingle.
- Toss with hot pasta and garnish with freshly grated cheese.
Notes
I use a product called Better Than Bouillon chicken base for the broth concentrate (as seen in the photo), but a bouillon cube will work fine, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg