Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
If you're tired of store-bought spaghetti sauce and want to try something fresh and homemade, then this easy spaghetti sauce recipe is perfect for you. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes, which makes it a healthier and more flavorful option than canned tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
- 10-12 fresh tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions:
- Wash the tomatoes and cut off the stem. Cut the tomatoes into quarters.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Add the salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 30 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it is smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender but be careful not to blend too much at once and burn yourself.
- Add the sugar to the sauce and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Your homemade spaghetti sauce is ready to use!
Now that you have your homemade spaghetti sauce, you can use it in all your favorite spaghetti recipes. Here are some tips to get the most out of your sauce:
Tips:
- Use fresh spaghetti or any other pasta of your choice.
- Top the spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Add some ground beef or Italian sausage to the sauce for a meaty spaghetti sauce.
- Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for up to 6 months.
With this easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe, you can enjoy a healthier and more flavorful option than store-bought tomato sauce. Plus, it's easy to make and can be adjusted to your liking. Give it a try and see for yourself!
