Making Homemade Spaghetti Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes
Spaghetti is one of the most loved dishes around the world, and the sauce is the most important ingredient to make it delicious. While it's easy to buy spaghetti sauce from the grocery store, nothing beats the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce made from fresh tomatoes.
In this article, we'll teach you how to make spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes that is not only healthy but is also full of taste. So, let's get started!
Gather Your Ingredients
Before you start making homemade spaghetti sauce, you need to gather all the ingredients you'll need. Here's a list of ingredients:
- 8-10 fresh tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Make sure you use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or celery to enhance the taste.
Preparing the Tomatoes
The first step in making homemade spaghetti sauce is to prepare the tomatoes. Start by washing the tomatoes and removing the stem. Then, cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds and pulp.
Next, chop the tomatoes into small pieces and set them aside.
Sautéing the Vegetables
The next step is to sauté the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan and cook until they become translucent.
Then, add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, along with salt, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper. Stir well and let it cook for around 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blending the Sauce
After the sauce has cooked for around 30 minutes, let it cool down slightly. Then, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend it until it becomes smooth.
Make sure you blend the sauce in batches, as it won't all fit in the blender or food processor at once.
Storing the Sauce
Once the sauce is blended, you can either use it right away or store it for later. If you're using the sauce right away, pour it back into the pan and heat it up.
If you're storing the sauce, let it cool down completely and then pour it into airtight containers. You can keep the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for up to six months.
Conclusion
Making homemade spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes is easy and delicious. By following these simple steps, you can make a sauce that is healthy, full of flavor, and perfect for your spaghetti dishes.
So, next time you're in the mood for spaghetti, try making your own sauce from fresh tomatoes. You won't regret it!
