Ingredients for Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- White Vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Ground Allspice
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2.25 pounds lean ground beef
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How to Make Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Roughly chop 2 pounds ripe tomatoes.
- Finely chop 1 medium onion.
- Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- **Canning Option:** Ladle the hot sauce into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, place lids and bands on tightly. Process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes to ensure safe preservation.
- **Freezing Option:** Allow the sauce to cool completely. Pour into airtight freezer-safe containers, leaving 1 inch headspace. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- **Optional Meaty Sauce:** Brown 2.25 pounds of lean ground beef in a separate pan. Drain excess grease. Add to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Makes approximately 3.5 pints.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
56 g
Sugar
307g
Fat
1g
Carbs
30g
