The cherry tomato sauce is a simple and quick preparation perfect for those who desire a light, healthy, and tasty condiment without spending hours in the kitchen.
It is the condiment of summer: natural sweetness of the tomatoes without adding sugar and without using oil in cooking, suitable for hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, with a hint of basil.
Embracing, flavorful, and succulent!
A versatile little sauce with tomatoes to use as a simple pasta condiment or as a base for numerous preparations.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 12 cherry tomatoes (ripe)
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 2 stems basil
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 2 tbsps tomato sauce (homemade)
- leaves basil
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- 1 Pan with lid, preferably glass
Preparation
Thoroughly wash the cherry tomatoes.
Cut and remove the stem part if deemed necessary.
Slice each berry vertically in half.
In a pan, heat a sprinkle of garlic powder and some basil stems for flavor.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan, stir, quickly sauté, and deglaze with 2 tablespoons of water.Adjust salt and grind the pepper.
Cover with a lid, preferably glass, and cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes until liquids reduce.
Turn off the heat, crush the softened cherry tomatoes with a ladle to release the juice.
Remove the basil stems from the pan.
Add a few tablespoons of tomato sauce and mix well.
Add basil leaves.Your cherry tomato sauce is ready!
If it’s too thick and dense, add a bit of water when reheating and mix to regain consistency.
The cherry tomato sauce is a natural, healthy, and versatile base ingredient.
– pasta condiment;
– pizza topping;
– for preparing vegetable, legume, meat, and fish-based condiments.Finish with a drizzle of raw oil for optimal enjoyment.
– cherry tomato and grilled eggplant sauce;
– cherry tomato and chickpea sauce;
– cherry tomato and ricotta sauce;
– cherry tomato and swordfish sauce.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
Store the cherry tomato sauce:
– in the refrigerator for 2-3 days;
– in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Add the oil only when consuming.
You can replace the cherry tomatoes with cherry tomatoes but will get a slightly more acidic sauce.
If you prefer a smooth sauce, blend after cooking.
For a more intense flavor, add oregano instead of basil.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Did you know?
Tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables!
They contain natural sugars like fructose and glucose.
The content depends on various factors such as the variety, degree of ripeness, growing conditions, and availability of nutrients like potassium.Differences between tomatoes and Brix degrees
The various types of tomatoes differ in sugar/acid ratios – Brix degrees – which determine sweetness:
– cherry tomatoes: 6-8 Brix degrees;
– cherry tomatoes: 8-10 or more Brix degrees.What are Brix degrees
Brix degrees measure the natural sugar content in tomatoes: in the case of hyperglycemia it’s preferable to choose tomatoes with a lower Brix degree.
If you love sweet tomatoes, add fibers and good fats like extra virgin oil or a handful of nuts.
