Recipe This | Soup Maker Creamy Tomato Sauce (2024)

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Creamy Tomato Sauce. A delicious, easy, quick, and healthy creamy tomato sauce that you can make at home in your soup maker. Ideal for pasta, pizza, casseroles and much more.

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It is our soup maker ecookbook. It includes all our popular soup maker recipes and fantastic for variety with cooking with the soup maker. Or browse our site as we have plenty of soup maker recipes that are easy to recreate at home and we have been showing people how to use the soup maker since 2014.

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Jamie Oliver Tomato Sauce

If you have followed me for a while you will know that at 18 I couldn’t cook and learnt to cook from my chef husband and binge watching Jamie Oliver and The Naked Chef. I would watch hours and hours of Jamie Oliver and loved the simplicity of his recipes.

One recipe that caught my attention in the early days was Jamie Oliver’s tomato sauce. Up until this point I don’t think I had ever considered making my own tomato sauce and would just grab a jar of tomato sauce from Tesco’s.

Before you knew it, I was making a homemade tomato sauce all the time. I would use whatever spare vegetables I had in and load them up to make a delicious creamy tomato sauce.

Soup Maker Tomato Sauce

But even though I loved to make my own Jamie Oliver tomato sauce the problem was the effort. I would have lots of washing up to do, hated the taste of boiled vegetables and even when I upgraded to a steamer it just didn’t seen as enjoyable as it once was.

Then I saw a soup maker advertised in a magazine and before you knew it, I had bought a soup maker just to make a homemade tomato sauce.

It was amazing. I could do the whole tomato sauce in the soup maker, then package into containers and freeze for whenever I needed it.

What Else Can You Make In A Soup Maker?

That is the wonderful thing. The soup maker isn’t just there to make you some soup. You can also use the soup maker for creamy tomato sauce, soup maker hummus and even for a batch of homemade chicken liver pate.

I also believe you can use a soup maker for jam, yoghurts and loads of other things, but I haven’t tried that yet.

Slimming World Tomato Sauce

I should also mention that I originally started making this creamy tomato sauce for Slimming World. I wanted a veggie loaded tomato sauce that I could use for everything.

In a similar way that we have a speed soup for slimming world this was going to be our speed sauce.

If you follow Slimming World or another low calorie diet, or maybe you are on the plant based diet, then this tomato sauce is ideal.

Basic Tomato Sauce

I also call it my basic tomato sauce because its my tomato sauce for everything.

  • Best Tomato Pasta Sauce – You can make this and then load it into your slow cooker with wholegrain pasta and you have a yummy tomato sauce pasta.
  • Best Tomato Sauce For Pizza – You can also spread it over your pizza dough bases and have it for yummy homemade pizzas.
  • Fish In Tomato Sauce – If you love your fish in tomato sauce then you can do that too.
  • Spaghetti Tomato Sauce – When I made our Ninja Foodi Spaghetti I used the same tomato sauce I am showing you how to make today.

Though best of all, it is a quick tomato pasta sauce. You can dump the ingredients into the soup maker and then have tomato sauce ready to use.

Or what I love to do is make a batch of it and dump spare tomato sauce in the freezer for another day.

Just like the supply I have just made here:

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You can also mix and match your tomato sauce ingredients. Such as making a cherry tomato pasta sauce or making a tomato and red pepper sauce.

How To Make Creamy Tomato Sauce?

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If you are wondering how do you make Jamie Oliver Tomato Sauce then this is how it is done:

  1. Dump ingredients into the soup maker.
  2. Cook.
  3. Blend and serve.

This is just how ridiculously simple it is to make a homemade tomato sauce in the soup maker, and you will wonder why you ever buy the cans.

Even better, it is fantastic for clearing out your fridge of all the leftovers and avoiding food waste.

How To Thicken Tomato Sauce?

It is easy to thicken tomato sauce. What I usually do is add in extra carrots and then blend. The carrots make your tomato sauce incredibly creamy and are a great alternative to a higher carb thickener.

Note that on our ingredients list we have carrots and that is because we want to use carrots to make the tomato sauce thick and don’t want it to come out watery.

How I Double My Soup Maker Tomato Sauce?

Here is a trick that works with the Ninja Foodi Soup Machine (its this one if you want to upgrade) and that is that the Ninja soup maker blends as it goes.

This means that after 15 minutes of cooking your ingredients have decreased to the following and you no longer have a super full soup machine:

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Then what I do is reload it up with fresh tomatoes:

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And then let it cook for the rest of its cook time.

Plus, if I didn’t do this, I would end up with just enough tomato sauce for one meal, instead of freezer supplies.

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Soup Maker Creamy Tomato Sauce

Creamy Tomato Sauce. A delicious, easy, quick, and healthy creamy tomato sauce that you can make at home in your soup maker. Ideal for pasta, pizza, casseroles and much more.

Prep Time8 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time38 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Soup Maker

Servings: 4

Calories: 109kcal

Author: RecipeThis.com

Ingredients

Kitchen Gadgets:

Creamy Tomato Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1.5 Medium Courgettes
  • 1 Celery Stick
  • 3 Large Carrots
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 400 ml Tinned Tomatoes
  • 6 Medium Fresh Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • Salt & Pepper

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Instructions

  • Peel your carrots, clean your celery. Dice your courgettes, carrots, and celery. Load into the soup maker everything but the fresh tomatoes. Making sure that the courgettes are at the bottom and the tinned tomatoes are at the top.

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  • Place the lid on the soup maker and set it to 30 minutes on the smooth soup setting. Dice your fresh tomatoes and after 15 minutes add in your tomatoes.

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  • When the soup maker beeps, adjust with extra seasoning if needed and then serve.

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Notes

Liquid. The reason the courgettes go in first is because they are watery and produce their own stock. And by doing this you don’t need to add water and if you added water your sauce will need to be thickened.

Courgette. If you are wondering what courgette is, then note that courgette is called zucchini in the US.

Thanks for reading our creamy tomato sauce recipe on Recipe This. We have many more soup maker recipes for you to check out next. Though if you love easy healthy sauces, then I recommend you try our slimming world cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 1150mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10499IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition InfoPlease Note: Nutrition values are our best estimate based on the software we use at Recipe This and are meant as a guide. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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FAQs

What is the secret to good tomato sauce? ›

Starting with good quality tomatoes and crushing them by hand offers great flavor and texture later on. The combination of butter and oil releases fat-soluble aromatics and gives the sauce a creamy texture. Slowly cooking the sauce in the oven creates rich caramelization without burning.

How do you make store bought tomato sauce creamier? ›

Beyond those basics, you can in some instances enhance a sauce with a splash of cream or half and half, a dollop of ricotta or some mascarpone. These can transform a sauce into something more like a creamy vodka, but please be thoughtful about what kind of jarred pasta sauce you're starting with.

How to make tomato sauce more saucy? ›

5 Ways to Thicken Tomato Sauce
  1. Cook It Down.
  2. Add Tomato Paste.
  3. Add Cream.
  4. Add Cheese.
  5. Use a Roux or a Slurry.
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What will thicken up tomato sauce? ›

Cornstarch is a powerful thickener, so start by whisking in no more than 1 tablespoon of the mixture per 2 cups of simmering sauce; stir and simmer for 2 minutes, check the thickness, and repeat with more slurry as needed.

What can I add to tomato sauce to make it taste better? ›

Add fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf), and let them simmer to give a punch of fresh flavor.

What makes tomato sauce better? ›

Olives and capers add a punch of briny goodness and give tomato sauce some real personality. Toss in some chopped or whole, pitted olives and/or a handful of drained capers after heating the sauce for several minutes. Or, if you're adding garlic or sautéed vegetables, add to the sauté just before you pour in the sauce.

How do I make my sauce more creamy? ›

Cheese and dairy give sauces creaminess while butter and oil give them richness. You also don't need to use a lot — these are just for finishing and rounding out the flavors in a sauce. Whole Milk or Heavy Cream: Add a splash and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken.

What does adding milk to tomato sauce do? ›

Add a little milk to tomato sauce for a sweeter taste to offset the acidity of the tomatoes. This is a well-kept secret amongst Italian grandmothers. In northern Italy, Bolognese sauce is never made without milk! It can be added at the beginning or end of cooking.

What is creamy tomato sauce made of? ›

While there are ways to make any pasta sauce, this pasta sauce is just four ingredients: onion, garlic, a can of crushed tomatoes, and cream. That last ingredient is what makes the sauce extra special, but it's not poured with a heavy hand.

How do you intensify tomato sauce? ›

Spice it up. If you're using a plain tomato (marinara) sauce, stir in seasonings to add extra flavor. Red pepper flakes, dehydrated or fresh garlic, dried oregano, parsley, or basil, or an Italian seasoning blend are all good options.

Why is my homemade tomato sauce watery? ›

In most cases, the reason is that it hasn't been simmered long enough. You see, fresh tomatoes contain a lot of liquids, which are released during cooking. And if you don't give them time to evaporate, your sauce will be diluted.

Should I cover tomato sauce while it simmers? ›

Cooking the tomato sauce over a low and steady heat with the lid on is essential to obtain a pleasantly thick consistency. The lid keeps the moisture inside the pan, preventing the sauce from drying out too quickly. The low heat then allows the flavours to develop gradually, slowly softening the vegetables.

How long to simmer tomato sauce? ›

Place the chopped tomatoes, along with all of their seeds and juices, into a large Dutch oven or saucepan, along with the butter, olive oil, onions, garlic, salt and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours, until the sauce is no longer watery.

Why does my homemade tomato sauce separate? ›

When tomatoes are cut or crushed before heating, exposure to the air activates a natural enzyme that breaks down pectin, which causes the liquids and solids to separate. Heating tomatoes immediately after they are cut or crushed to 180 F inactivates this enzyme.

Does butter thicken sauce? ›

Butter does not provide any thickening to a sauce, since it is made of just fat and water. But a chunk of butter, salted or unsalted, swirled into a sauce at the end, can temporarily emulsify a sauce, while adding richness and sheen, all of which are good things.

What gives tomato sauce depth? ›

Roast the tomatoes first.

Roasted tomatoes give a robust depth of flavor to an otherwise simple sauce. Heat equals flavor, folks. (Try roasting them super quickly under the broiler.)

What are the qualities of a good tomato sauce? ›

Bright red: the importance of color

The color of tomato sauce can tell us a lot about its quality. The tone of red must be bright and intense. We can learn two fundamental characteristics by looking at the color: 1) The intensity comes from ripeness and the tomato's time under the bright Italian sun.

Does tomato sauce get better the longer you cook it? ›

Tomato sauce has an inherent dilemma: Long-simmered sauces have complex flavor, but simmering over a long period of time cooks out the very thing that makes a ripe tomato so special—its bright, sweet taste.

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