BASIC FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

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I discovered this sauce recipe by total accident, randomly paging through a 33 year old Sunset canning book. Once made, it is the BEST fresh tomato sauce I've ever tried or made. Well worth the time it takes to make from scratch.

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 onions, medium-sized, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
5 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium-sized ones)
1/2 cup green onion (white and green parts minced)
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups dry red wine (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, immerse tomatoes, a few at a time, in a large pan of boiling water for 1 minute; then lift out and plunge in plunge into cold water. Pull off and discard skin.
  • Cut tomatoes into eighths and add cooked onions, along with green onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, anise seed, oregano, rosemary, paprika, and the 2 cups of dry red wine.
  • Bring mixture to boiling, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove cover and boil until reduced to 8 cups.
  • You can use the sauce while hot, let it cool and refrigerate for 3 days, or freeze up to 4 months.

Animefreak2119
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This sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Shahdab Khan
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.


sahria mahin
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh tomatoes. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


A R SOLANGI
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


aymen cherif
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I made this sauce for the first time last night and it was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Reagan Kapundu
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This sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Shukar ullah
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I love that this sauce is made with all natural ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Caroline Jane
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.


Sagheer Bahwalpuri
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I am so glad I found this recipe. It is now my go-to tomato sauce recipe.


md Sahajalal
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Pturh Dhy3y3
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This sauce is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


blood letter
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh tomatoes. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


Ibrahim D Preamier Guy
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This sauce is so versatile. I have used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It is always delicious.


Erik Blomberg
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. I served it over pasta and everyone went back for seconds.


Abul Hossain
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This is the best tomato sauce I have ever made! It is so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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