Fresh tomatoes are used as the basis for a number of dishes.
Tomatoes are incredibly versatile. They can be eaten raw in salads, grilled with meat, fish or vegetables, and used to make soups. If you have leftover tomato sauce, puree or soup, there are several ways you can re-heat them. According to a 2008 report in the Daily Mail newspaper, reheated tomato sauce can actually help to prevent cancer as the antioxidant lycopene is enhanced.
Instructions
On the Stove
1. Add a dash of corn, vegetable or olive oil to the tomato sauce. The extra oil helps with the absorption of lycopene, an antioxidant which can help to prevent cancer. If you're reheating from frozen you should allow it to thoroughly defrost in the fridge first.
2. Put the liquid in a saucepan and place over low to medium heat, stirring constantly. Avoid placing it over high heat as this will burn the bottom of your pan before the contents have reheated thoroughly.
3. Warm for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat before it comes to a boil.
In the Oven
4. Defrost fully in the fridge if frozen. Put tomato sauce in an oven-proof dish. This method is best when you have meat or vegetables in the sauce.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
Using a Microwave
7. Put the tomatoes in a microwave-proof dish and place in the microwave.
8. Set the microwave to medium heat for 1 minute. Open the door and stir, as microwaves cook unevenly. If you're microwaving from frozen allow more time between each stir.
9. Repeat until thoroughly heated.
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