{"id":16511,"date":"2022-10-19T09:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T13:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegeneticchef.com\/?p=16511"},"modified":"2022-10-23T21:18:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T01:18:30","slug":"10-minute-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegeneticchef.com\/10-minute-tomato-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Quick No Chopping 10 Minute Tomato Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If there is ever an argument on why you will never have to buy tomato sauce again because you can\u2019t cook or don\u2019t have time, then this 10 minute tomato sauce is for you. This is a super easy way to make \u201chomemade\u201d tomato sauce that tastes so delicious, you can eat it as is. Don\u2019t believe me? Then you need to try this and see for yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I already have a post for quick tomato sauce<\/a> on thegeneticchef.com that takes 30 minutes and yes, it\u2019s delicious - like super delicious. Why do I need another one? Well, there are days when I don\u2019t feel like chopping or cooking but still want an incredible tomato sauce. Will I buy it? No! Never! Why should I when I can make it better myself in 10 minutes flat? Not only that, but have you seen the prices for some of these \u201cfamous\u201d sauces? There are so many other things I could use that money for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I\u2019m not talking about a Sunday sauce here. I haven\u2019t posted that - yet. That sauce needs to simmer and come together for a bit. I\u2019m still talking about a fast sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the trick\u2026Ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use dried or dehydrated chopped onion<\/a> and dehydrated garlic slices<\/a>. Is it cheating? Yes. Is it wrong? No. I say no because it\u2019s real onion and real garlic but it\u2019s dehydrated. Once you saute it in the olive oil and add the crushed tomatoes<\/a>, guess what? It becomes hydrated again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s the same as using dried oregano, dried bay leaves, or dried anything. As long as nothing is added, it\u2019s fine. Ok? Ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of oregano, I don\u2019t usually add it to my pasta sauce but I kind of like it here. So add it if you like. Just a little because oregano can be overpowering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you who have dried basil, add it if you like. It makes the sauce look like it has green specks which makes you think it has something special. I\u2019m here to tell you dried basil tastes like nothing. If I add it to anything it\u2019s only to make whatever it is have the look of an herbs added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this 10 minute tomato sauce I suggest using those frozen little cubes of basil you find at the market. You can always use fresh if you have it. Just tear up a few leaves and throw them in. If you\u2019re like me and grow a bunch of it in the summer, pick it, blend it with a little oil, and freeze it in cubes or in a bag pressed flat so you can break off a piece when you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So let\u2019s do this\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the olive oil to a skillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sprinkle in the dehydrated chopped onion and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the remaining spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give it a stir and let it come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the peeled, crushed tomatoes<\/a> and give it a stir. I use this brand and love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give it another stir and let it simmer for a bit - like 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is perfect when you are tired, craving a spaghetti dinner, and want it asap. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I cheat and make this and people \u2018oooh\u2019 and \u2018ahhhh\u2019 about it. Cooking is simple. Anyone can cook but the ones who say they can\u2019t, usually just don\u2019t want to. Maybe this simple recipe will sway them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will tell you this tastes better than any jarred sauce. Do yourself a favor and just keep a can or two of peeled crushed tomatoes in your pantry. When you want a quick sauce, use my quick tomato sauce or this much quicker tomato sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more delicious sauces try:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n