Who doesn’t love fresh homemade tomato sauce? Obviously there are many variations. This one I took from a good friend of mine and it comes with a new twist. I stick to the basics in the beginning but add a little something in the end. A couple of key take a ways here. First, I take out the skins but not the seeds. You don’t have to peel them but I prefer without for the texture. As to the seeds… many will tell you that the seeds need to go as it makes the sauce bitter. I have not found that. In fact, I think it adds depth. Also, make sure you add the fresh herbs at the end. If you don’t it will get washed out. OK, the secret is tarragon! I had never heard of this before but I have to say I absolutely love it. Easy to make and freezes well. Hope you enjoy. Thank you Vince!
Fresh Tomato Sauce From Scratch
Ingredients
- 30 vine ripened Roma tomatoes.
- 2 medium sweet onions
- 2 whole garlic heads
- 1 small can of tomato paste
- 50 gr. Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
- 5 stocks fresh Basil
- 3 stocks fresh Tarragon
- Avocado oil
Fresh Tomato Sauce From Scratch method.
- Put pot on stove to boil water. Put another pot on the counter with ice cold water.
- Rough chop onions.
- Fine chop garlic
- Cross cut tomatoes on the top. (see video)
- Place tomatoes in boiling water for 2 minutes or until the skin starts to peel back.
- Place tomatoes in cold water. Peel.
- Dice tomatoes and place in pot on medium heat. Cover let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Heat pan and saute onions. Once they are fully soft add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Stir well for several minutes. Careful not to let garlic burn!
- Add mixture to the tomatoes and mix well.
- Cover and simmer for another hour.
- Rough chop Basil and Tarragon at the last minute and stir into sauce.
- Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Serve!
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