My Italian Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes Recipe

Name: My Italian Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 large tomatoes or 30 roma tomatoes, with the stem, the leaves and navel area at the top of the fruit removed; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/8 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon basil seasoning; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 ounces parmesan cheese (optional); 16 ounces ground sirloin (optional); 3 (1/16 ounce) packets sugar, substitude under the name truvia or 1/8 cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

10 large tomatoes or 30 roma tomatoes, with the stem, the leaves and navel area at the top of the fruit removed
6 ounces tomato paste
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon basil seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 ounces parmesan cheese (optional)
16 ounces ground sirloin (optional)
3 (1/16 ounce) packets sugar, substitude under the name truvia or 1/8 cup brown sugar

1
At the stove area have your tomatoes on the cookie sheet, with stems cut and removed.
2
Have a stock pot filled with boiling water and another stock pot filled with ice water.
3
Take the tomatos and quickly but all of them in the boiling water for 1 minute.
4
Take out and transfer to the pot of ice water.
5
After a dip in ice water for just a minute, take out and transfer back to the cookie sheet.
6
Peel away and discard the tomoto skin, the bath makes the tomatoes super easy to peel.
7
To deseed, cut the tomato in half horizontally. Lengthwise does not work well for deseeding.
8
Cut horizontally and it will create 2 halves that resemble cups, scoop out seed chambers with a spoon or fingers.
9
Dice tomato after deseeding.
10
Transfer all diced tomatos to a empty stockpot.
11
Add all the ingredients and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce once brought to a boil and let it cook 4 hours to all day if you can.
13
Add medium browned meat if you desire at the end and let simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

543

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 large tomatoes or 30 roma tomatoes, with the stem, the leaves and navel area at the top of the fruit removed, 6 ounces tomato paste, 1/8 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup red wine, and more.

Yes, My Italian Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes 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!

My Italian Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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