House Made Sauces Recipe

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the Tomatoes

Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Simmer the Sauce

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish with Fresh Basil

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Melt the Butter

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add Cream and Garlic

Once the butter is melted, stir in the heavy cream and minced garlic. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.

Incorporate Cheese

Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional nutmeg.

Serve

Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta.

Blend the Ingredients

In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.

Add Olive Oil

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and has a smooth consistency.

Season

Season the pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.

Store or Serve

Transfer the pesto to a jar and store in the refrigerator or serve immediately over pasta or as a spread.