How To Make Homemade Tomato Sauce
Hi there food lovers! Ever wondered how to make tomato paste at home to use whenever you want to, without having to go out to get some?
Ingredients
- 3kg (6.5lb) Plum/Roma tomatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons Oregano (optional)
- 7-8 Basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice/vinegar (if canning use ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath. Core out the stems from the tomatoes and slice a shallow "X" in the bottom of each tomato.
- Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to ice bath. Remove the skin from the tomatoes.
- Chop the tomatoes into small chunks and set aside.
- In a large pot heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté over low heat until golden, about 7-8 minutes. Add crushed garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot, season with salt, oregano, and basil. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, until it reaches the the desired consistency (until almost all the liquid has evaporated, and the tomatoes are reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency). Stir frequently.
- At the end add the vinegar, stir and turn the heat off.
- If you prefer smooth tomato sauce, purée the sauce using a hand blender. Transfer to a jar.