Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Medium Tomatoes; 5 cups Cold Water, Half For Blanching And Half For Ice Bath; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cans (6 Oz. Can) Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Butter

Servings: persons

1
Remove tomato cores and cut an x in the bottom of the tomatoes.
2
Make an ice bath with half the water and some ice in a large bowl and set aside.
3
Bring the other half of the water to a boil.
4
Add tomatoes and boil until skin starts to wrinkle and loosen, about 10 minutes.
5
Plunge them in the ice bath.
6
Peel tomatoes and squeeze gently to remove some of the seeds.
7
Crush whole, peeled tomatoes by hand into a saucepan.
8
Add garlic and herbs and simmer on low for 1 hour.
9
Add olive oil, salt, and tomato paste and simmer for another 30 minutes.
10
Add butter then using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor, puree the tomato sauce until it is smooth.
11
The sauce turns a gorgeous reddish-orange and is so soft and fluffy!
12
Use it in your favorite recipe or freeze it.

149

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole Medium Tomatoes, 5 cups Cold Water, Half For Blanching And Half For Ice Bath, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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