Tomato is the only fruit that we use more than vegetables in our cuisines. Whether it is Italian or Indian food, the tanginess of tomatoes can be experienced everywhere in savory dishes. When it comes to the optimal utilization of tomatoes, no one can beat Italians. They don't just use fresh tomatoes but also consider dried and canned tomatoes as integral parts of their recipes. 

The most common tomato food product throughout the world is its sauce. We are not just talking about tomato ketchup but different types of sauces made with the help of tomato gravy. In Italian cuisine, there are several native recipes like roasted garlic tomato sauce, pasta sauce, Tomato Ginger sauce and vodka sauce. The surprising thing is, you can prepare most of them at home with normal ingredients. 

Here we will guide you with two different types of recipes that are very easy to follow at home:

Roasted garlic tomato sauce

In this recipe, we will use Roma tomatoes with garlic to prepare a rich flavored sauce. Oven-roasted ingredients will add an unforgettable punch in the recipe. Let's start with its preparation. 

Ingredients

• Halved and seeded 1 pound of plum tomatoes
• Peeled garlic (2cloves)
• Basil leaves (10)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Freshly ground black pepper and salt for taste

Directions to prepare

Total Time:- 50 Minutes

Total Servings:- 2

Approx Calories:- 106 (per serving)

1. Line a baking sheet with the help of aluminum foil according to the size of your oven. 
2. Place your halved tomatoes (skin side down) on that baking sheet, add garlic cloves, sprinkle olive oil, salt and pepper. 
3. Preheat your oven at 190 degrees celsius and then place the baking sheet inside. Allowed them to rest for the next 25 minutes. 
4. Increase the temperature to 20 degrees Celsius for the next 10 minutes. When you notice a brown texture, turn off the oven. 
5. Keep the door of the oven closed for the next 5 minutes and then open it. 
6. Transfer the roasted ingredients in a bowl, add basil leaves and crush all the ingredients with the help of a spoon. Don't use any blender because you have to keep it a bit chunky. 
7. Your roasted garlic tomato sauce is ready to serve with different types of snacks pasta. 

Italian pasta sauce

Whether it is macaroni elbow or penne pasta, this sauce is compatible with every recipe. Let’s understand how to give your pasta a native Italian flavor with this sauce. 

Ingredients

• Italian tomato sauce (28 ounces) 
• Italian diced tomatoes (28 ounces) 
• Tomato paste (6 ounces) 
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Chopped large onion (1) 
• Merlot wine (¾ cup) 
• Minced garlic cloves (3) 
• Chicken bouillon granules (3 tablespoons)
• Dried basil leaves (3 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper for taste

Directions to prepare

Total preparation time:- 1 hour 15 minutes

Total servings:- 18

Approximate calories:- 64 per serving

1. Take a large saucepan and heat olive oil in it. 
2. Add onion and garlic in the oil and stare for the next five minutes until it turns translucent. 
3. Add all the remaining ingredients including diced tomatoes, Italian tomato sauce, salt, pepper, chicken granules, wine, tomato paste and basil leaves. 
4. Cook the mixture on medium heat to bring a boil. Now reduce the heat to simmer level and stir frequently for the next one. The best organic pasta sauce will be ready to serve.

These two Italian tomato sauce recipes are easy to follow because of less confusing steps. You just need to mix all the ingredients as per instructions and cook for a while.