The Easiest Tomato Sauce Ever (Don't Tell Your Nonna!)
by Le Parfait AmericaThis Tomato Sauce recipe has our name all over it, because it an be made in a hurry with garden fresh ingredients and is then preserved for storage in your pantry for whenever guests arrive!
Note: You can also add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini to make it more nutritious and flavorful. When using this recipe to preserve the sauce, it's important to follow the instructions for canning properly to ensure the safety of the food.
The Easiest Tomato Sauce Ever
Le Parfait America
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Category
Sauces
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
This is the healthiest and easiest way to preserve your fresh garden tomato harvest for future use on pasta night!
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
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Le Parfait Mason Jars
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves (if using) and cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce cool for a bit.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the sauce until smooth.
Fill clean, hot Le Parfait Familia Wiss Terrine Mason Jars with the tomato sauce, leaving 1/2 inch headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and put the lids on.
Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 35 minutes (20 minutes if you are above 1000 ft above sea level). Once the time is up, remove the jars from the canner and let them cool on a towel or rack.
Check the seals and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year. Once opened, store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Recipe Note
Note: You can also add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini to make it more nutritious and flavorful. When using this recipe to preserve the sauce, it's important to follow the instructions for canning properly to ensure the safety of the food.