Spaghetti Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes Recipe
If you love pasta, you know that the sauce can make or break the dish. And while store-bought spaghetti sauce is convenient, nothing beats the taste of homemade sauce made from fresh tomatoes. Making spaghetti sauce from scratch may seem daunting at first, but it's actually quite easy, and the end result is well worth the effort.
Ingredients:
For this recipe, you'll need:
- 10-12 medium-sized fresh tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Instructions:
1. Start by washing and chopping the tomatoes. You can use a food processor to chop them quickly and easily, or you can do it by hand if you prefer a chunkier sauce.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it's soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Add the salt, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir again.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. The longer you let it cook, the thicker and richer the sauce will become.
5. Once the sauce has cooked down to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until it's smooth.
6. Finally, stir in the chopped basil and taste the sauce. Adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, sugar, or spices to taste.
Conclusion:
That's it – your homemade spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes is ready to serve! Spoon it over your favorite pasta, add some grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy. This recipe makes enough sauce for about 8 servings, so you can freeze any leftovers for later use. With this recipe, you'll never go back to store-bought sauce again!