HOMEMADE FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
I love to grow tomatoes in the garden. The problem is my family doesn't like to eat fresh tomatoes. They do however, love this sauce. This tomato sauce is a perfect base for anything you want to do with tomato sauce. leave it as is or add onions, garlic, fresh parsley, basil, rosemary and/or oregano to make a nice marinara. Add...
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Other Sauces
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. FOR THE PREP
- 2. Start with 6 nice ripe red tomatoes.
- 3. Give them a quick wash in cold water.
- 4. Prepare a pot of boiling water large enough to cover the tomatoes.
- 5. Boil tomatoes for 1 minute
- 6. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- 7. Remove tomatos from the water with the slotted spoon and dip them into the cold iced-water. (This boiling and cooling process is called blanching)
- 8. After about a minute, remove the tomatoes from the water and remove their skins. They should slip right off. If not, use a sharp paring knife to remove any stubborn spots.
- 9. FOR THE SAUCE
- 10. Chunk Tomatoes and Place in Blender, puree until smooth.
- 11. Add 1 can of tomato paste to pot.
- 12. Add brown sugar and season with Salt, Pepper & Marjoram
- 13. Simmer covered, on low for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with your favorite pasta or any other dish that calls for tomato sauce!
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