Homemade tomato sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Tomato Sauce
  • Tomatoes : 2 pounds
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic : 3 cloves
  • Olive Oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar : 1 teaspoon
  • Dried Basil : 1 teaspoon
  • Dried Oregano : 1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper : 1/2 tsp teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Tomatoes
• Wash the tomatoes and remove the stems.
• Cut a small "X" on the bottom of each tomato.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Place the tomatoes in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove the tomatoes and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water.
• Once cooled, peel off the tomato skins and discard.
• Prepare the Sauce
• Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan and sauté until they become translucent.
• Dice the peeled tomatoes and add them to the saucepan.
• Stir in the salt, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper.
• Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Blend the Sauce (optional)
• If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender.
• Blend until you reach your desired consistency.

Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
• You can add other herbs and spices to customize the sauce to your taste.
• This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

Information

• Homemade tomato sauce is versatile and can be used in various dishes such as pasta, pizza, and soups.
• Making your own sauce allows you to control the ingredients and avoid preservatives and additives found in store-bought options.