Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Introduction:

Crafting your own tomato sauce at home is both rewarding and delicious. This recipe will guide you through creating a robust, flavorful sauce that’s perfect for pasta dishes, as a pizza base, or for enriching any meal requiring a rich tomato touch.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 kg ripe tomatoes, diced (or canned whole tomatoes)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp dried basil or a handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
2. Simmer the Tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in the basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Blend and Season: Once the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce directly in the pan or transfer to a blender in batches.
4. Adjust Seasonings: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. If using fresh basil, stir it in at the end for a burst of flavor.
5. Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately over your favorite pasta or let it cool and store it in jars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Conclusion:

Enjoy the fruits of your labor with this versatile, homemade tomato sauce that elevates any dish with a touch of home-cooked love. Whether you’re tossing it with pasta, layering it on a pizza, or dipping freshly baked bread, this sauce is sure to impress.

This sauce not only promises a depth of flavor but also the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and tasty from scratch. Enjoy your cooking adventure!

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