Meatless Monday: The Best Tomato Sauce of Your Life

Did you see this crazy video of a guy with tomatoes and a vegetable grater? I know, it sounds like the set up for a bad comedy routine; but it's actually the easiest, and best way to make fresh tomato sauce. 

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen saw this video, and we had to give it a try. It also helped that we had a bunch of tomatoes, courtesy of our niece's tomato plant. Not only is this recipe super easy, but it tastes a million times better than tomato sauce out of a jar. Trust us on this one!

This is kind of a free-form recipe. There are not really any exact measurements, which makes it kind of fun. Additionally, you can customize the recipe depending on the type of pasta you want to use, as well as any sauteed or fresh vegetables you'd like to add (mushrooms and spinach would be tasty additions). 

The Best Tomato Sauce of Your Life

4-5 tomatoes (Roma would be ideal, but Beefsteak work too)

Fresh basil, roughly chopped

1 clove minced garlic

Olive oil

Greek Yogurt or Heavy Cream 

Fresh mozzarella cheese

Pasta of your choice (we went with mostaccioli) 

Slice tomatoes in half, and scrape across the box grater and into a bowl, until just the skin remains. Repeat until all tomatoes are grated.

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and sautee until fragrant. 

Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and let sauce simmer while you cook your pasta according to package directions. 

Once pasta is done cooking, Add a few dollops of Greek yogurt (technical, we know); or a few splashes of heavy cream. Stir well, and allow the sauce to thicken slightly. 

Combine pasta, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and chopped basil. Serve warm. 

YUM! Give this a try if you're looking for a delicious, fresh Italian meal. We can't wait to hear if you also think it's the best tomato sauce ever; and what kind of unique ingredients you added!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew