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MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Tomato Sauces for Pasta

As I will be living on this for another 2 weeks I thought maybe some of you can give me some ideas for something a bit different...

I have herbs/spices at home and will buy some mushrooms and bacon on the way home tonight, I also have onions and garlic at home!

I usually do garlic, onions, mushrooms and salt/pepper with a tin of chopped tomatoes... not even sure there are any alternatives?!!

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Nannyp · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject:

It would be a really good idea to make up a large amount, so will save you doing it each time.
I push the tomatoes through a seive to leave the pips and skin behind, it takes some doing, but makes a nicer sauce.
Then, like you, I chuck in loads of seasoning, garlic, basil, tomato puree.
Simmer for 20 mins to reduce and thicken the sauce.
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MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

I don't have a sieve!

I might make a big batch over the weekend... having chicken korma tonight!
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Nannyp · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

Oh dear. It's the pips that make it more bitter.
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MissMuppet · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject:

Mine tastes ok... can't be farting around picking all the seeds out at 6.45 every night!

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Nannyp · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject:

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dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 931 Location: Devon

Grating some cheese over the top is good. And if you do it as a pasta bake , that gives a bit of variety.You can get value tins of tuna from tesco, for I think about 30p, so that would add a bit of variety too. Sweetcorn?

Jerseygirl · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

Any left over chicken can be added too.