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How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce
How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
180 Mins
Servings
4
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About Recipe
THIS EASY, FRESH TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE IS THE WORLD’S BEST HOMEMADE RECIPE — ENJOY! In the middle of winter, nothing tastes better than fresh produce! Today’s simple homemade tomato sauce is the perfect way to enjoy tomatoes. It’s the perfect partner to all your Italian meals and the unique flavor will take any recipe up another notch. Canned tomatoes can be used for this recipe, but while farmers’ markets are still offering their bounty, now is a good time to fill up your pantry or freezer.
Ingredients
3-4 cans crushed tomatoes 28 ounce sized cans OR 12-15 fresh tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
4-6 tablespoons fresh basil or 1-2 tablespoons dried basil ratio is 3:1 for fresh vs dried
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
? cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Cooking Procedure
1
n n n Heat olive oil in a 5+ quart pot over medium heat; add chopped or pressed garlic.n n n n Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn garlic.n n n n Add tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil.n n n n Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring often.n n n n For first half of simmer time leave pot uncovered; cover for last half.n n n n Stir in cheese and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.n nn
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