The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce

The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce

from asimplepalate.com
135 min

Learn how to make fresh tomato sauce with any type of tomatoes you have on hand. This recipe is rich in flavor and the most delicious compliment to any Italian meal. Say adios to canned tomatoes!

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs fresh assorted tomatoes ((or all plum tomatoes))
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil ((or 1-2 teaspoon dried basil) )
  • salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté onions & garlic: Heat your sauce pot with oil, then saute diced onions and minced garlic until soft (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from burner and set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil tomatoes: Then bring a large pot of water to a boil for blanching. In shifts, drop tomatoes into water while boiling until they begin to wrinkle and peel (about 2-3 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to remove tomatoes and place on sheet pan to cool.

  3. 3

    Peel cooled tomatoes: Use hands to peel the skin from tomatoes. Use a pairing knife to carefully remove the hard tomato core. Roughly chop up tomatoes and add to pot with the onions and garlic.

  4. 4

    Simmer: Add tomato paste and pinch of salt, let tomatoes simmer on LOW for up to 2 hours - stir often.

  5. 5

    Season with herbs: When sauce is finished, season with salt to taste, add a dash of black pepper, and stir in chopped fresh basil. Enjoy! See notes for storing tips.