Best 12 Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a homemade tomato sauce recipe that is bursting with flavor, look no further. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect sauce, from choosing the right tomatoes to simmering it to perfection. Whether you're using fresh or canned tomatoes, this recipe will help you create a sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE RAVIOLI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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A little bit of work for this one, but well worth the effort for a special occasion. My husband has even helped make these once to help satisfy one of my pregnancy cravings!!

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups flour
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
3/4 lb ground beef, cooked
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fine breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten slightly

Steps:

  • Sauce-In a saucepan, or crock pot, combine all ingredients.
  • Heat until boiling.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, until flavours are well blended.
  • Noodles- Mix together.
  • Knead for 10 minutes or until dough is elastic.
  • Add more water or flour accordingly.
  • Filling- Mix all ingredients together.
  • Roll out dough, cut into small rectangles, or circles.
  • (I use a hunky bill's perogy maker and fill the pouches as directed.) Fill pockets with filling.
  • Seal the edges with a little bit of water and pinch closed.
  • (Or add a second layer of dough on to your perogy maker and use rolling pin to seal edges.) Cook in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with prepared sauce.
  • Especially good with garlic bread and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RED WINE



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I used Mario Batali's recipe for basic tomato sauce and added the flavors I love. That means crumbled italian sausage and red wine (my favorite italian flavors). I love the taste of this sauce because it uses thyme as the main flavor. It seems that others like it too, as I am always having to give the recipe out. I especially like to use it in my lasagna. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by aHardDaysNight

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, diced small
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon)
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute 1 lb. sweet italian sausage until light pink, almost done.
  • Add olive oil, onion and garlic and cook on medium until soft and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is soft.
  • Add the red wine and cook for one minute.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until consistensy is thick.
  • Season with salt if desired (I usually don't need to) and serve.
  • You can substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme for the fresh thyme.
  • Try adding 2 cups of grated fresh zucchini at the same time as the tomatoes for a fresh summer sauce.
  • Try adding one pound of fresh sliced mushrooms at the same time as the carrots.

HOMEMADE OVEN ROASTED TOMATO SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This recipe is my own tweaked version of "Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce" I got from www.theslowroasteditalian.com. On some of the ingredients I just eye-balled the amount, so you may want to work with this recipe. It turned out so good, I just had to share. Splenda and wine are optional.

Provided by raleipold

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ripe roma tomatoes (halved and cored)
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 large shallot, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (to your taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to your taste)
1/2 fresh lemon, juice of
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme (to your taste)
1 -2 tablespoon basil (to your taste)
1 -2 tablespoon rosemary (to your taste)
1 tablespoon Splenda granular (optional)
1/4 cup cabernet sauvignon wine (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes length wise, take the core out. Put the halved tomatoes into a large bowl. Take the cores and put them into a blender, and set aside for later.
  • Infuse the oil by putting the olive oil, green and red bell pepper, garlic, and shallot into another bowl, stir and microwave 30-45 seconds.
  • Add thyme, basil, and rosemary to the halved tomatoes in the large bowl, and drizzle the oil mixture over the halved tomatoes, gently stir to coat.
  • Lay the tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet or a casserole dish (metal or glass). "I used glass".
  • Pour the rest of the mixture over the tomatoes.
  • Set oven to 400 degrees, and cook tomatoes till they are slightly brown, or softened for a lighter colored sauce (30 min.- 1 1/2 hour).
  • Turn them over when they reach desired look. .
  • Blend the tomato cores on high, and pour them into a pot, and set aside.
  • After the tomatoes are done roasting in the oven, put them into the blender, and blend them on high as well.
  • Add roasted tomatoes to the core mixture in the pot, stir and bring to a boil.
  • If you wish, add splenda to calm down the acidity in the sauce.
  • Simmer sauce for about 15-20 minute.
  • Save for later: Put lemon juice on the bottom of a freezer safe container, and pour sauce on top of lemon juice. Freeze until you are ready to use. This will keep for several months in the freezer. When you are ready to use it, thaw, and add 1/4 cup of Cabernet Sauvignon wine, bring to a boil, and cook for several minutes until the alcohol is cooked out of the dish.
  • Use now: Add lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of Cabernet Sauvignon wine, and bring to a boil, and cook for several minutes until the alcohol is cooked out of the dish.
  • Serve as a condiment, over pasta, or over an Italian Turkey meat loaf.

YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE-HOMEMADE



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This is a sweet and simple and quick recipe. You can cook it for 10 minutes or 1 hour the longer it cooks the better it gets. This freezes very well. You may want to double of triple this delicious sauce. Taste and see what you think.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 c light olive oil
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large shallot, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes,optional
4 fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder, to taste
1/2 tsp granulated sugar, more or less to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
5 ripe yellow tomatoes, seed and chop
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
Garnish: chopped basil leaves and yellow cherry tomatoes cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil and all ingredients ,except the tomatoes; sauté for 5 minutes, making sure not to brown the vegetables. You can peel tomatoes if you like-but I don't.Or you can use 4 or 5 containers of the yellow cherry tomatoes-no peeling there!
  • 2. Add the tomatoes and rice wine vinegar. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes- the longer you leave it the better the flavor. (if making this for pasta- cook the amount you want now-8 minutes in boiling water-drain-rinse)
  • 3. Roughly blend the sauce with a hand blender, then toss the cooked spaghetti in the the sauce. Before serving garnish pasta with some chopped basil leaves and yellow cherry tomatoes. Enjoy. Remember this sauce freezes well.
  • 4. Crock pot version: Throw every thing in the crock pot and cook for 1 hour.
  • 5. Blend with hand blender, until smooth.
  • 6. Ready to use with the pasta.

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE II



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Try the real thing. Delicious tomato, onion and garlic sauce with herbs.

Provided by MIRELLA CINA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 leaves fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onions in the oil until golden brown. Add crushed tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Let the sauce come to a boil, lower heat to low and stir occasionally until desired thickness. Sauce is ready when oil rises to the top. Skim off oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 844 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

HOMEMADE GARDEN TOMATO SAUCE



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Great way to use up extra garden tomatoes. A relatively healthy sauce for pasta. Subtract veggies and turkey and it makes a great pizza sauce as well. This recipe makes A LOT of thick, chunky tomato sauce.

Provided by Chef Lemonade

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 -6 large fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb ground turkey
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) carton sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 tablespoons oregano (or to taste)
2 tablespoons dried basil (or to taste)
1 tablespoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2-1 tablespoon garlic powder (depending on taste)
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute or two. Remove them from boiling water and run under cold tap water. Remove peels. Chop tomatoes into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic until fragrant, about one minute. Add chopped onions and sautee for about three minutes. Add ground turkey and cook for about two to three minutes. Add chopped red and green peppers and mushrooms and cook until veggies are tender and turkey is browned.
  • Add chopped tomatoes to pot and stir. Bring to a boil and add sugar.
  • Add spices (salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder). Adjust amounts according to personal preference. Stir sauce and reduce heat to medium-low to low.
  • Allow sauce to simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • After sauce has simmered for a while, add one half a can of tomato paste to thicken it. Stir well and allow to simmer for about twenty minutes more.
  • Serve with pasta and grated parmesan cheese.

HOMEMADE RAVIOLI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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My Mom made this, and it's delicious. She uses the ravioli filling in her lasagne which is heavenly. This recipe takes a little extra effort, but it's well worth it for a special evening.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     From Scratch

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

15 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour (unsifted)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons salad oil (or olive oil)
grated parmesan cheese
35 ounces Italian tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup salad oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
6 ounces tomato paste
2 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Make Italian Tomato Sauce: Puree undrained tomatoes in blender. In hot oil in large sauce pan, saute onion and garlic until golden-brown (abou 5 minutes). Add pureed tomato, tomato paste, 1 1/2 c water, the parsley sprigs, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and pepper and mix well. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Simmer, covered stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make ravioli filling: In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients and beat with wooden spoon until well blended. Set aside.
  • Make noodle dough: Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl and make well in center. Add eggs and water. Beat with wooden spoon until dough forms ball and leaves side of bowl.
  • Turn onto floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic--6 to 8 minutes. Divide into quarters.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll one quarter (keep remaining dough covered with plastic film) into 17x13 inch rectangle. Cover with film.
  • Roll a second quarter into a 17x13 inch rectangle. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls in 24 evenly spaced mounds on this dough rectangle (six lengthwise and four across).
  • Lightly brush edges and spaces between mounds of filling with water. Place first dough rectangle on top and tirm edges with pastry wheel.
  • Run pastry wheel between mounds of filling, to make 24 ravioli and press edges of each with times of fork to seal.
  • Place on flour-covered sheet of waxed paper to dry--about 15 minutes. Turn once. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • In large kettle, bring 8 quarts water to boil.
  • Add salt, oil, and ravioli.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, 25-30 minutes, or until done.
  • Turn half of ravioli into colander at one time, drain well.
  • Turn ravioli into heated large serving dish. Top with tomato sauce and pass remaining sauce. Sprinkle ravioli with parmesan.

HEARTY HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE



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Here is a great homemade tomato sauce which is fairly simple to make. Although it tastes rich, you will be surprised to know that except for the olive oil, it is all vegetables. It truly tastes like one of those sauces you have always tried to make. Sometimes the answer is easier than the question.

Provided by The Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
4 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup finely chopped carrots
¾ cup finely chopped red bell peppers
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dried oregano
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine tomatoes, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, celery, onion, parsley, oregano, olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

HOMEMADE PIZZA WITH MILD TOMATO SAUCE



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I like making this for my hubby because he loves pizza;. unfortunately he gets terrible heartburn whenever he eats it; but he hasn't with this recipe. :), This is done before the pizza delivery would arrive! There is always something to throw on a pizza in your fridge. Top with whatever you like. In my opinion, the more the better; and since it makes 2 - 12 " pizzas put whatever you want on one and make the other one different. I have used this recipe time and time again and my friends/family have secured this one as well. This freezes very well. For freezing instructions, see bottom of directions.

Provided by Summerwine

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 12 inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (7 g) package active dry yeast
1 cup very warm water (2/3 cold water, 1/3 boiled)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flour
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (or 1 can of canned tomatoes processed in a food processor)
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese (to your taste)
pepperoni (optional) or mushroom, etc (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
  • Put flour in large bowl with yeast, sugar, salt; stir together.
  • Stir in vegetable oil and mix well.
  • Add water to the flour mixture and beat vigorously 20 strokes; let rest 5 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 parts; toss or roll to shape and place on a pizza pan.
  • In a large saucepan combine tomato sauce, oregano, salt, garlic and pepper; bring to a low boil then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in cream.
  • Divide sauce between both pizzas to your own desired amounts.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top and add other toppings BUT NOT mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake pizza in hot 425F oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Add mozzarella cheese and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • To Freeze: Make pizza as the above directions including baking. Once cooled wrap thickly in plastic wrap, then wrap in foil, seal tightly and I like to wrap once again in plastic wrap. Will last for 3 months in the freezer. To reheat; totally unwrap frozen pizza and put on a pizza pan with holes in it or directly on the rack of the oven (if you use direct racks place foil underneath to prevent overspills). Bake 425F for 10-15 minutes. If you have loads of toppings it could take another 5 minutes or so. Watch it after the 10-15 minutes.

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE I



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Fresh and delicious.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup Burgundy wine
1 bay leaf
2 stalks celery
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of iced water. Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon and place in ice bath. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then remove peel and squeeze out seeds. Chop 8 tomatoes and puree in blender or food processor. Chop remaining two tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic in oil and butter until onion starts to soften, 5 minutes. Pour in pureed tomatoes. Stir in chopped tomato, basil, Italian seasoning and wine. Place bay leaf and whole celery stalks in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 2 hours. Stir in tomato paste and simmer an additional 2 hours. Discard bay leaf and celery and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 104.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

HOMEMADE TOMATO BASIL PASTA SAUCE



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This amazing sauce is great over noodles or some kind of vegetable. With a short cooking time, it's fabulous!

Provided by Kayleigh Whipps

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
8 small tomatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup water
1 clove garlic, grated

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the tomatoes in the melted butter until they begin to fall apart, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the basil, olive oil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Slowly stir the flour into the mixture and cook until it begins to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the water through the mixture to break up any lumps of the flour. Mix the garlic into the sauce and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

HOMEMADE FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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I love to grow tomatoes in the garden. The problem is my family doesn't like to eat fresh tomatoes. They do however, love this sauce. This tomato sauce is a perfect base for anything you want to do with tomato sauce. leave it as is or add onions, garlic, fresh parsley, basil, rosemary and/or oregano to make a nice marinara. Add...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large fresh tomatoes
1/4 c water
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 tsp ground marjoram
2 Tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE PREP
  • 2. Start with 6 nice ripe red tomatoes.
  • 3. Give them a quick wash in cold water.
  • 4. Prepare a pot of boiling water large enough to cover the tomatoes.
  • 5. Boil tomatoes for 1 minute
  • 6. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • 7. Remove tomatos from the water with the slotted spoon and dip them into the cold iced-water. (This boiling and cooling process is called blanching)
  • 8. After about a minute, remove the tomatoes from the water and remove their skins. They should slip right off. If not, use a sharp paring knife to remove any stubborn spots.
  • 9. FOR THE SAUCE
  • 10. Chunk Tomatoes and Place in Blender, puree until smooth.
  • 11. Add 1 can of tomato paste to pot.
  • 12. Add brown sugar and season with Salt, Pepper & Marjoram
  • 13. Simmer covered, on low for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with your favorite pasta or any other dish that calls for tomato sauce!

Tips:

  • Use ripe, in-season tomatoes: This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your sauce.
  • Roast your tomatoes before making the sauce: Roasting intensifies the flavor of the tomatoes and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tomatoes: This will prevent them from steaming instead of sautéing.
  • Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar to the sauce: This will add a touch of acidity and complexity to the flavor.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, chicken, or fish: It's also great as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious and flavorful homemade tomato sauce that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have a craving for Italian food, don't reach for the jarred sauce – make your own instead! You'll be glad you did.

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