Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 large fresh tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) carton sliced mushrooms; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons pepper (or to taste); 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 2 tablespoons oregano (or to taste); 2 tablespoons dried basil (or to taste); 1 tablespoon onion powder (or to taste); 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder (depending on taste); 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Servings: persons

5 -6 large fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb ground turkey
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) carton sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 tablespoons oregano (or to taste)
2 tablespoons dried basil (or to taste)
1 tablespoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder (depending on taste)
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1
Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute or two. Remove them from boiling water and run under cold tap water. Remove peels. Chop tomatoes into small pieces. Set aside.
2
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic until fragrant, about one minute. Add chopped onions and sautee for about three minutes. Add ground turkey and cook for about two to three minutes. Add chopped red and green peppers and mushrooms and cook until veggies are tender and turkey is browned.
3
Add chopped tomatoes to pot and stir. Bring to a boil and add sugar.
4
Add spices (salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder). Adjust amounts according to personal preference. Stir sauce and reduce heat to medium-low to low.
5
Allow sauce to simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour.
6
After sauce has simmered for a while, add one half a can of tomato paste to thicken it. Stir well and allow to simmer for about twenty minutes more.
7
Serve with pasta and grated parmesan cheese.

564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 large fresh tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Garden Tomato Sauce

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