Tomato Basil Pasta
Sauce made with tomatoes and basil. This tomato and basil is so much more than your average tomato and basil sauce; this jar can elevate even the humblest of meals. Ideas include griddled chicken and goat’s cheese, cod and tagliatelle, fusilli with tuna…the possibilities go on.
Tomato basil pasta recipe
Fresh, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavour — this tomato basil pasta recipe is simple yet irresistibly satisfying. Juicy fresh tomatoes simmer with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic basil leaves to create a light tomato basil pasta sauce that clings beautifully to your favourite pasta.
Unlike heavy cream-based sauces, this dish celebrates the freshness of real ingredients. Every bite bursts with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the fragrant lift of basil — the perfect combination for a healthy, comforting meal.
How to make tomato basil pasta sauce
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Sauté garlic in extra virgin olive oil until fragrant.
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Add fresh chopped tomatoes and let them cook down into a rustic sauce.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of chilli flakes for depth.
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Stir in a handful of fresh basil leaves just before serving to preserve their aroma.
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Toss with hot pasta, drizzle with olive oil, and top with Parmesan or mozzarella if desired.
This quick, homemade tomato pasta sauce with fresh tomatoes takes less than 30 minutes and beats any jarred sauce for taste and nutrition.
Why you’ll love it
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Made with fresh tomatoes and basil, not canned shortcuts.
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Naturally vegan and gluten-free (use gluten-free pasta if needed).
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Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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It can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad base.
Pro tip
Add a splash of pasta water to the sauce before mixing — it helps emulsify and gives your tomato basil pasta sauce that silky, restaurant-style finish
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