All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
A simple all-purpose tomato sauce that can be use as a base for pasta, soups, and pizza. Can, freeze, or use within 3 days if refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds plum tomatoes preferably vine-ripened for the best taste
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 fresh basil sliced thin
- dash of red pepper
- splash of red wine optional
Instructions
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Rinse tomatoes and place in boiling water for 4o seconds.
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Remove tomatoes and add to ice water.
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When you notice the skins beginning to peel back, remove tomatoes and take the skin off the tomatoes.
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To a saute pan, add olive oil and onion. Add salt and pepper and saute until translucent.
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Add garlic and cook for under a minute making sure not to burn the garlic.
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Add tomatoes and a splash of wine and a dash or red pepper flakes if you'd like and allow to cook down for a few minutes.
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Transfer mixture to a bowl and use an immersion mixer to blend the ingredients.
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Put back into your pot when ingredients are smooth and well blended.
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Add fresh basil and reheat the sauce.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for several days. This sauce can also be frozen.
Recipe Notes
This recipe makes about 24 ounces. I recommend if you have an abundance of ripe plum tomatoes that you make extra. Canning is easy once you have the basic equipment or you can also store in a stasher bag in the freezer.