Fresh Summer Sauces

Now is the season to take advantages of all those fresh veggies and herbs.They're perfect for all sorts fo sauces whether for pasta or pizza. Another good part is that they can come fresh and organic from your garden!They definitely beats all those canned ones.

August is definitely the time for tomatoes.Both yards and markets have them in abundance. A simple sauce recipe is just cutting up a few tomatoes and crushed garlic and then sauteing them in a pan .Toss in some fresh picked basil leaves along with some freshly ground sea salt and ground pepper and voila a perfect and quick sauce. You can also add onions for more flavor as well. Sauces aren't just limited to tomatoes either. You can make a delicious one using broccoli rape.Again cook it for about twenty minutes in olive oil until it becomes soft .Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat and serve.This is usually served with cavatelli but you can also serve it with liguini or angel hair too. Another spin is using both the tomato and this for fresh pizza toppings too.

Home grown spices and herbs make wonderful sauces . Basil, which is in full bloom right now, is the base for the time honored pesto sauce, Pesto is just as easy to make as regular tomato.It just requires only a blender these days. Puree it with olive oil and garlic and then add pignoli nuts and Parmesan cheese. Herbs such as rosemary and sage make great sauces as well. You can add rosemary to butter sauce for pasta or to cream for beef medallions. Sage also makes a great ingredient for pasta sauces too, giving them an earthy taste. One only requires lemon butter and fresh picked sage leaves.

This is the season for fresh veggies and herbs. They are the perfect ingredients for all kinds of sauces for pasta and pizza. Use them to create healthy and delicious dinners!