Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced fresh onion; 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 lbs fresh plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped; 6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 1/2 bay leaf; 1 inch fresh orange rind; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 pinch saffron; 1 pinch ground coriander

Servings: persons

1/3 cup minced fresh onion
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 lbs fresh plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 sprigs fresh parsley
1/2 bay leaf
1 inch fresh orange rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch ground coriander

1
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepan until tender.
2
Stir in flour until smooth.
3
Add tomatoes.
4
Wrap thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and orange rind in cheesecloth, tie, and add to the pot.
5
Add all remaining ingredients.
6
Heat sauce to a simmer, then drop on the lid and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove lid and simmer another 25-30 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
8
Remove the herb bouquet and chill sauce overnight (or freeze for later).
9
Heat again before serving over hot cooked pasta or meats.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup minced fresh onion, 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

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