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Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes To Freeze

There's nothing quite like the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce, and one of the best ways to enjoy it year-round is by freezing it. Making spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes can seem daunting, but with a few tips and tricks, it's easier than you might think. In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know to make a delicious spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes that you can freeze and enjoy whenever you want.

Ingredients

Before we get started, let's go over the ingredients you'll need for this recipe:

  • 5-6 lbs of fresh tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 can of tomato paste

Make sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for this recipe. You can use any variety of tomatoes you like, but Roma tomatoes work particularly well.

Instructions

Now that you have your ingredients ready, let's get started on making the sauce:

  1. Begin by washing and drying your tomatoes. Remove the stems and cut them into quarters.
    2. Washing Tomatoes
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers and sauté until they're soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
    3. Onions, Garlic, And Bell Pepper
  3. Add the tomatoes to the pot along with the oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.
    4. Fresh Tomatoes For Spaghetti Sauce
  4. Add the red wine and tomato paste to the pot and stir everything together. Let the sauce simmer for about 30-45 minutes, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
    5. Tomato Paste
  5. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
    6. Spaghetti Sauce Cooling Down
  6. Once the sauce has cooled down, you can either freeze it in individual portions or in larger batches. Make sure to leave some room at the top of your container to allow for expansion as the sauce freezes.
    7. Spaghetti Sauce Freezing
  7. When you're ready to use the sauce, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.

Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you make the best spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes:

  • Don't worry about peeling or seeding your tomatoes. The skins and seeds will break down as the sauce cooks and add more flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your personal taste. You can add more or less of any of the herbs or spices listed in the recipe.
  • If you don't have red wine on hand, you can substitute it with beef or chicken broth.
  • If you're using canned tomatoes instead of fresh, make sure to drain them before adding them to the pot.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend it with an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender and puree it until it's smooth.

Conclusion

Making spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes may seem intimidating, but it's actually quite easy and the end result is well worth it. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you'll be able to make a delicious sauce that you can freeze and enjoy whenever you want. So go ahead and give it a try!

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