Baba's Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce for pasta. Approved by all

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil on a low heat

Step 2

Chop onion, carrot and celery into small cubes.

Step 3

Add onion to oil and sweat for 5 minutes before adding the carrots, garlic and celery then sweat for a further 10 minutes or till slightly soft.

Step 4

Stir puree into veg mix and cook out for a few minutes

Step 5

Add the 2 cans of chopped tomatoes with the sugar, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, some freshly ground pepper and the vegetable stock pot.

Step 6

Cover and allow to simmer for 30 mins stir occasionally untill all veg has softened

Step 7

Pulse for a smoother sauce, not too much.

Step 8

Turn heat down to lowest and leave uncovered, stiring constantly.

Step 9

Add a handful of cheese and stir in.

Step 10

Taste and add salt or pepper if needed