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!

Francisco Garcia
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Antony Kasereka
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Quick and easy, this fresh tomato sauce is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I love that it uses simple, pantry-staple ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes. The sauce is flavorful and versatile, and I've used it for everything from pasta t


Roger China
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This homemade fresh tomato sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and vibrant, with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I followed the recipe precisely, and it turned out flawlessly. I served it over a bed of al den