Tomato Butter Sauce Delight

Ingredients

- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Measure and gather all the ingredients. Ensure that the butter is at room temperature for easier melting.

2. Heat Butter:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until fully melted and slightly bubbling. This should take about PT2M (2 minutes).

3. Combine with Tomato Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low and gently pour in the tomato sauce. Stir well to incorporate the butter. Cook while stirring, ensuring the mixture is smooth and homogenous.

4. Season and Simmer:
- Add kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and, if using, red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for PT10M (10 minutes) on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to enhance the flavors.

5. Final Touch:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a richer taste, you may add an extra tablespoon of butter and stir until melted and combined.

6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove from heat and serve the sauce warm over your choice of pasta, vegetables, or as a delightful dip.

Total Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Tomato sauce
- Butter sauce
- Easy dinner
- Italian-inspired
- Stove-top cooking
- Quick recipe
- Pasta sauce
- Homemade sauce
- Flavorful tomato butter
- Simple dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 800 calories (for the entire dish)

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