Tomato sauce is a staple in pantries around the world. It’s versatile, inexpensive, and makes a wonderful foundation for a variety of recipes. In fact, if you don’t have a stockpile of tomato sauce in your pantry, you may be missing out. Don’t believe it? Here are 5 great meals you can make with a can of tomato sauce.
#1 Spaghetti Sauce
Use one or two cans of tomato sauce combined with a bit of garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasonings like oregano and basil and you have spaghetti sauce. It’s quick, easy and much better than store bought sauces because you make it the way you like it.
Also, homemade spaghetti sauce doesn’t have any added sugar or preservatives. It’s all natural and all delicious. And of course you can add some ground beef or pork if you like a hearty meat sauce. Or add clams or mussels for a seafood spin.
#2 Poached Fish (or eggs)
Fish poached in tomato sauce is a surprisingly delicious meal. You can serve it with a side of steamed veggies like broccoli or green beans. And if poaching isn’t your thing, you can put the fish in a baking dish, pour the tomato sauce over it and bake. Now, it’s possible that you don’t have fresh or frozen fish in your home, but you may have eggs. You can poach eggs in tomato sauce. It’s hearty and satisfying. Serve it over warm greens and you have a very healthy and inexpensive meal.
#3 Chili
An onion, beef, chili powder and a few cans of tomato sauce make a quick and delicious meal. And if you like beans, you can add a few cans of chili beans or kidney beans. Chili, while it may not appear to be healthy, is actually quite good for you. Serve it with a small side salad and you have a well rounded and satisfying meal.
#4 Baked Ziti
Grab a baking dish. Pour a can of tomato sauce over al dente ziti. Top with your favorite Italian cheese, like mozzarella or provolone, and bake in the oven for twenty minutes. If you enjoy a spicier dish, consider adding garlic and your favorite Italian spices to the sauce before you pour it over the pasta.
#5 Chicken with Tomato Sauce
All you need for this hearty dish is boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, and a can of tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes. Bake the chicken while you make the tomato and mushroom sauce. Combine and serve. It’s a meal the entire family will like.
Tomato sauce is handy to have around. It is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and makes meal time preparation quick and easy. Stock your pantry with your favorite tomato sauce today.
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