Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh Tomato Sauce

from thepioneerwoman.com
Food gift
15 min
145 kcal / serving

Fresh tomato sauce is the best way to use a surplus of tomatoes from your garden this summer with fresh basil and garlic. It also freezes well.

Ingredients

  • 5 lb.plum tomatoes, cored and quartered
  • 2 tbsp.unsalted butter
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 tsp.kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp.black pepper
  • 2 tbsp.olive oil
  • 2 sprigsfresh basil

Directions

  1. 1

    In a blender, blend the tomatoes, in batches as necessary, until an almost smooth pulp forms. Pour into a large bowl; there should be about 10 cups of puree.

  2. 2

    In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato puree, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce reduces by one-third, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the oil and basil. Add salt to taste.