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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes

Spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a simple yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed by everyone. One of the key components of spaghetti is the sauce. While there are many store-bought spaghetti sauces available, nothing beats the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes. In this article, we will share with you a recipe for making homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes that is perfect for your next pasta dish.

Ingredients:

Before we get started with the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you will need:

  • 10-12 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 bay leaf

These ingredients can be easily found in your local grocery store, and most of them may already be in your kitchen.

Ripe Tomatoes

Instructions:

Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to start making the sauce:

  1. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the quartered tomatoes to the pot and stir.
  5. Add salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Add the bay leaf to the pot and stir.
  7. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
  9. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until it is smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the sauce to a blender and blend it in batches.
  10. Let the sauce cool before using it.

That's it! Your homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is ready to be used in your next pasta dish. This recipe makes a lot of sauce, so you can store it in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for later use.

Conclusion:

Making homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is easy and delicious. By following this recipe, you can make a sauce that is full of flavor and perfect for any pasta dish. So next time you're craving spaghetti, skip the store-bought sauce and try making your own. You won't regret it!

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