Batch cooking starts with basic tomato sauce, I think we can all agree on that one. Having a few quarts of it in the freezer – or jarred up in the pantry – is reassurance of a quick hot meal in the future.
Tomato sauce is:
- good for you – see ‘fun facts’ below;
- versatile – I’ve listed ten quick uses, but there are many more;
- seasonal year round – if you use canned tomatoes, as I do;
- popular! Most children gobble up anything doused in it. This guarantee alone is worth a multi-quart stash.
The basic tomato sauce recipe I’ve included is ideal because of its down-and-out simplicity. I mean, four ingredients, folks. Canned tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and salt, that’s IT. [Read more…]