Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

from favfamilyrecipes.com
75 min
6 servings

Homemade spaghetti sauce is my favorite thing to make with fresh garden tomatoes. This rich, hearty sauce is an instant favorite with anyone who tries it!

Ingredients

  • 12-14 tomatoes ((fresh, garden tomatoes work best- appx. 8-10 lbs))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce ((see notes above))
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 10-12 basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt ((or to taste))
  • 1 teaspoon pepper ((or to taste))

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place tomatoes a few at a time in the water and remove after 10-15 seconds. 

  2. 2

    Immediately place tomatoes in an ice-water bath and remove skins and stems. Cut tomatoes into fourths and place in a food processor or blender. 

  3. 3

    Process tomatoes a few times, you want them to be the consistency of crushed tomatoes (don't over process). Set aside. 

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and sauté until they become soft and transparent. 

  5. 5

    Add mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic and continue to cook until mushrooms become soft. 

  6. 6

    Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. 

  7. 7

    Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for at least one hour. The longer the better! Ideally 2+ hours. 

  8. 8

    Serve over cooked pasta.