Description
This Italian Tomato Sauce recipe is a classic, flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta dishes or as a base for other Italian recipes. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs, this sauce is rich and aromatic.
Ingredients
Tomatoes:
25 pounds tomatoes
Onions:
4 onions
Garlic:
10-15 cloves
Fresh Basil:
3-4 handfuls
Tomato Puree:
1 28 oz. can
Salt:
to taste
Olive Oil
Parsley (dried, optional)
Oregano (dried, optional)
Instructions
- Cooking the Tomatoes: Check and clean tomatoes, boil for 3 minutes, peel off skin, and remove cores.
- Prepare Flavor Base: Blend onions, garlic, basil, salt, and optional herbs into a paste.
- Sauté Flavor Base: Cook the onion/garlic/basil mixture in olive oil until fragrant.
- Blend Tomatoes: Process tomatoes until smooth and add to the pot.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring to a boil, then simmer with tomato puree until thickened to your preference.
- Let it Rest: Simmer for 30 minutes to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Blend for Smoothness: Use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian Tomato Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Homemade Tomato Sauce
