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Tomato Stock, Broth and Sauce

ByBhavna

Believe me or not but this recipe will make your life super easy. Just one recipe and several use! Use this recipe as a stock, broth or sauce. To use it as a light tomato stock, add water. This is perfect as a Marinara sauce as well.

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Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Garlic 4 Clove (20 gm), chopped
  • Onion 1 Small , chopped
  • Fresh basil sprig 3 Medium , chopped
  • Tomatoes 3 Medium , chopped
  • Olive oil 2 Tablespoon
  • Water 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Use water as required to adjust the consistency)
  • Paprika To Taste (Optional)
  • Salt To Taste

Instructions

GETTING READY

  • 1. Roughly chop the garlic cloves, onions, fresh basil sprigs and the tomatoes
  • 2. Take a blender and put all the chopped vegetables into it and blend for a few seconds until pureed. Keep it aside.

MAKING

  • 3. Heat a pan with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, add the prepared puree. Add water as required to adjust the consistency.
  • 4. Let the puree simmer on a low-medium heat. Add salt, paprika powder (optional), stir well, cover with a lid and simmer for about 8 minutes or until it bubbles and changes color slightly.
  • 5. Once done, using a hand blender you can blend the stock or broth till smooth (if required).
  • To prepare the garlic bread:
  • 6. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, dry Italian seasoning and garlic powder (optional). Mix the mixture very well and if required pop it into the freezer for about 2 minutes to get it thickened a little. (only if the butter has melted a little too much).
  • 7. Apply the garlic spread liberally on the bread slices, either on one side or on both sides, as per your preference.
  • 8. In the oven toaster, toast the slices lightly and the garlic bread is ready to serve.
  • SERVING
  • 9. Serve the tomato stock or broth/marinara sauce sprinkled with some cheese, as a dip with garlic toast or it can be used in cooking various dishes.

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