Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce is a simple Italian staple made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Light, flavorful, and naturally sweet, this easy sauce captures the taste of summer tomatoes and is perfect for pasta, pizza, chicken, or your favorite Italian dishes.
Ingredients
- Lbs. fresh tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 fresh torn basil leaves
Instructions
- Start by washing your tomatoes
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then turn the heat off and place the tomatoes in the hot water for 5 minutes.
- Let the tomatoes cool slightly before peeling and chopping them
- In a stock pot or Dutch oven in the olive oil over medium high heat saute the onion and parsley until soft and translucent
- Add the tomatoes salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well and simmer 35- 45 minutes stirring occasionally
- For a smooth tomato sauce use an emersion blender or you can leave it chunky
- Stir in torn basil leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Your fresh tomato sauce is now ready to enjoy over your favorite paste, or store it for later use.