Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAbby Singer's BistroSauce Options Recipe

Sauce Options Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Tomato Basil Sauce

Pesto Sauce

Method

Tomato Basil Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients for the Tomato Basil Sauce.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Final Taste Adjustments

    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

Alfredo Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

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

  2. 7

    Add Cream

    Once the butter is melted, add the heavy cream and stir to combine.

  3. 8

    Add Parmesan and Seasonings

    Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

  4. 9

    Simmer

    Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve hot over pasta or as desired.

Pesto Sauce

  1. 11

    Prep the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients for the Pesto Sauce.

  2. 12

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt.

  3. 13

    Add Olive Oil

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.

  4. 14

    Seasoning Adjustments

    Taste and season with black pepper, adjusting to preference.

  5. 15

    Serve

    Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately or store in the fridge for later use.

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