Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, medium-sized, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 5 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium-sized ones); 1/2 cup green onion (white and green parts minced); 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed; 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed; 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups dry red wine (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 onions, medium-sized, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
5 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium-sized ones)
1/2 cup green onion (white and green parts minced)
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups dry red wine (to taste)

1
In a large Dutch oven, cook onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, immerse tomatoes, a few at a time, in a large pan of boiling water for 1 minute; then lift out and plunge in plunge into cold water. Pull off and discard skin.
3
Cut tomatoes into eighths and add cooked onions, along with green onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, anise seed, oregano, rosemary, paprika, and the 2 cups of dry red wine.
4
Bring mixture to boiling, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove cover and boil until reduced to 8 cups.
5
You can use the sauce while hot, let it cool and refrigerate for 3 days, or freeze up to 4 months.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, medium-sized, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/3 cup olive oil, 5 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 12 medium-sized ones), and more.

Yes, Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Fresh Tomato Sauce

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