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Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes Good For Canning Recipe

Make your own delicious, authentic Italian stewed tomatoes! This recipe yields one batch, perfect for canning and using in countless dishes like spaghetti sauce, chicken cacciatore, or any recipe calling for canned tomatoes. Never buy store-bought canned tomatoes again! This recipe uses fresh, simple ingredients to create a vibrant and flavorful sauce you'll love.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 287.5 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 3.1 (17 Reviews)
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How to Make Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes Good For Canning

  1. Wash and roughly chop 2 lbs of ripe tomatoes.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add 2 lbs of tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider adding a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are particularly tart.
  7. If canning, carefully ladle the hot stewed tomatoes into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process according to your canning instructions for a safe and shelf-stable product.
  8. If not canning, cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

5g

Carbs

17g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Healthy Canning Condiments Etc Vegetables European Low Fat Italian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Tomatoes Technique Water Bath 4 Hours Or Less