Halal Italian Pasta Sauce Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful pasta sauce made with halal-friendly ingredients, perfect for a comforting dinner. This sauce is slow-cooked to perfection and pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

• 500 ml Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 100 g Sambar Onion Peeled
• 525 g Veeba Herby Tomato Pizza & Pasta Sauce
• 16 g Orika Oregano
• 200 g Mooz Pizza Mozzarella Cheese Block
• 100 g Zoff Garlic Powder
• 1 pack (100 g) Tata Sampann Pure Black Pepper Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2. Stir in 2 cans of tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly.
3. 3. Add 8 cans of tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of dried oregano, 1 tablespoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 3/4 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. 4. Using one of the empty tomato paste cans, add 4 cans of water to the pot. Stir to incorporate.
5. 5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. 6. After 1 hour of cooking, stir in 1/2 cup of grated Italian cheese. Continue to simmer for the remaining time.
7. 7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the sauce hot over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other dishes.