House Made Sauces (gf, Vegetarian) Recipe
Make House Made Sauces (gf, Vegetarian) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pesto Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Method
Pesto Sauce
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat dry. Peel the garlic cloves.
- 2
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until coarsely blended.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Blend again until fully combined.
Tomato Sauce
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add the canned whole tomatoes (with juice), dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and flavors meld.
- 8
Blend (Optional)
For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency.
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
- 9
Soak Cashews
Soak the cashews in water for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before use.
- 10
- 11
Heat the Sauce
Transfer the blended sauce to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until warmed through.
- 12
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.