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.

Lombe Musonda
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but this recipe looks interesting. I might give it a try.


Sama Elewa
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This recipe looks a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth it. I can't wait to try it!


Mirza Mirza
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I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Shahzad Hassan Wattoo
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This sauce was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.


Tafadzwa Keven
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This sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I'll add some water next time.


Priya Sikdar
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I found this sauce to be bland. It needed more salt and pepper.


Ayman Mahmood Khalil Qadan
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This sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste. I think I'll add a little sugar next time.


Sardar Waseem
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I've been looking for a good homemade tomato sauce recipe, and this one is perfect. It's simple, flavorful, and delicious.


Palesa Richard
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This is my new favorite tomato sauce recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Usman Munir
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This sauce is incredible! The flavors are out of this world. I used it on pasta, and it was the best pasta I've ever had.


Afaq King
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I especially love that I can use fresh tomatoes from my garden.


Samuel Acquah
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This was my first time making tomato sauce from scratch, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden, and the sauce was so much more flavorful than anything I've bought from the store.


Damba Lucky
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza. It's always a hit.


Som Praise
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy Italian restaurant. I love that I can use fresh tomatoes from my garden, and it's a great way to use up extra tomatoes.


Manolito Fernandez
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This homemade garden tomato sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I served it over pasta, and it was a


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