How to Make Fresh Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

• Step 1

  Blanch the tomatoes for 30 seconds to one minute in boiling water. Rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process.

• Step 2

  Peel the tomatoes. Seed, if desired. Chop into bite-size chunks.

• Step 3

  Chop the onion. Mince the garlic.

• Step 4

  Heat the olive oil in pot. Add the onion and garlic and saute about 3 minutes or until translucent.

• Step 5

  Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Reserve some basil to add at the end for extra flavor. Saute over medium to low heat for two hours, stirring occasionally.

• Step 6

  Taste test and serve.

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• 2 qt. water Large pot 8 lbs. fresh tomatoes Serrated knife 1 medium onion 4--6 garlic cloves 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup fresh basil 2 tbsp. dried oregano Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste)
• 2 qt. water
• Large pot
• 8 lbs. fresh tomatoes
• Serrated knife
• 1 medium onion
• 4--6 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. dried oregano
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Before blanching, cut a small X at the base of each tomato. This makes the tomatoes easier to peel. It also allows you to literally squeeze the seeds out, which saves time. Using a serrated knife will help keep the tomato flesh intact. If the sauce is too bitter, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or grape jelly to bring out the tomatoes' sweetness. If jarring, add some extra fresh basil and olive oil to enhance the sauce's flavor. Add other ingredients and spices, such as green peppers, rosemary, red wine, parmesan cheese, or even ground beef. If you like a chunky sauce, leave it as is. For a smoother sauce, put into food processor or use hand blender until the desired texture is achieved.
• Before blanching, cut a small X at the base of each tomato. This makes the tomatoes easier to peel. It also allows you to literally squeeze the seeds out, which saves time.
• Using a serrated knife will help keep the tomato flesh intact.
• If the sauce is too bitter, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or grape jelly to bring out the tomatoes' sweetness.
• If jarring, add some extra fresh basil and olive oil to enhance the sauce's flavor.
• Add other ingredients and spices, such as green peppers, rosemary, red wine, parmesan cheese, or even ground beef.
• If you like a chunky sauce, leave it as is. For a smoother sauce, put into food processor or use hand blender until the desired texture is achieved.
• Keep the heat at medium to low to avoid burning the sauce.
• Keep the heat at medium to low to avoid burning the sauce.

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