Our Favorite Homemade Tomato Sauce (using fresh tomatoes!)
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4.9
40 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Lunch
Our Favorite Homemade Tomato Sauce (using fresh tomatoes!)
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The best homemade tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes, delicious caramelized onions and plenty of garlic. This basic pasta sauce recipe is easy to make and perfect for customizing to make it super creamy and even a little cheesy. You'll never go back to canned tomato sauce again!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Roma tomato or plum tomato, cut in half
- 8 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the caramelized onions:
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 yellow onion thinly sliced
- Additions:
- ½ cup basil packed leaves
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- Optional add ins:
- coconut milk light or regular, for a creamy vegan sauce
- whole milk or heavy cream, for a creamy texture
- Parmesan Cheese
- butter a tablespoon or two, for richer flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, you can make the caramelized onions: Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large pot and place over medium heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally. Check onions every 5-10 minutes until they have completely caramelized and turned golden in color. This usually takes 20 minutes.
- Once tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a food processor with caramelized onions and basil or high powered blender and process for a chunkier sauce or blend completely for a smooth tomato pasta sauce. Alternatively you can add the tomatoes to the large pot and use an immersion blender. It's really just about what you have available to you!
- After blending, transfer back to the pot, turn to medium low heat and add in oregano and salt and pepper to taste. From there you can add in any additional add-ons you want (as listed in the ingredients). Serve with your favorite pasta! Serves 4.
Notes
- To store: store any leftover tomato sauce in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat it back on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- To freeze: add the leftover sauce to a freezer-friendly, airtight container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, let the sauce thaw in the fridge before heating it through on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- See the full post for easy ways to customize your tomato sauce!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (based on 4)
Calories
206cal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22.6g
(8%)
Protein
3.9g
(8%)
Fat
13.1g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
2.4g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 206cal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 13.1g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
40 reviews
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