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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

Homemade spaghetti sauce is my favorite thing to make with fresh garden tomatoes. This rich, hearty sauce is an instant favorite with anyone who tries it!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12-14 tomatoes (fresh, garden tomatoes work best- appx. 6-8 lbs. You can also use two 28oz. cans of San Marzano tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms fresh, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce (see notes above)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 10-12 basil leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place tomatoes a few at a time in the water and remove after 10-15 seconds. 
  2. Immediately place tomatoes in an ice-water bath and remove skins and stems. Cut tomatoes into fourths and place in a food processor or blender. 
  3. Process tomatoes a few times, you want them to be the consistency of crushed tomatoes (don't over process). Set aside. 
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and sauté until they become soft and transparent. 
  5. Add mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic and continue to cook until mushrooms become soft. 
  6. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. 
  7. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for at least one hour. The longer the better! Ideally 2+ hours. 
  8. Serve over cooked pasta.

Notes

  • If you like a "chunky" homemade garden spaghetti sauce, just chop up any veggies you like and stir them in while sautéing the onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1292mg (54%) Potassium 762mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2100IU (42%) Vitamin C 37.3mg (41%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1292mg 54%
Potassium 762mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2100IU 42%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 41%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.