Ingredients for Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sugar
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- onion powder
- paprika
- garlic powder
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato paste
- grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce
- Blanch tomatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add 2 lbs of tomatoes and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
- Shock tomatoes: Immediately transfer tomatoes to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and chop: Once cool enough to handle, peel the tomatoes and chop them into ½-inch pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add onion and peppers: Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Cook turkey (optional): Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 2-3 minutes until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add mushrooms (optional): Stir in 8 oz of sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Combine tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in ½ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, ½ teaspoon of dried basil, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or to taste), and salt and pepper to season.
- Thicken: Simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in one 15-oz can of tomato paste and continue to simmer for 20 minutes more, until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve your homemade tomato sauce over your favorite pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
5g
Carbs
3g
