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Making Tomato Sauce from Scratch is easier than you think! This simple and tasty family recipe was handed down from my husband’s Italian grandparents.
Okay, so this isn’t exactly tomato sauce from scratch since we’re using canned tomatoes, but it’s an amazing recipe.
Hear me out here… do you really want to boil and peel tomatoes? I didn’t think so. You’re going to love the taste of our sauce. Trust me!
Tomato Sauce from Scratch Shopping List:
- 1 29oz can tomato puree
- 1 29oz can tomato sauce
- large sweet onion
- large green pepper
- 3-4 cloves garlic
From the pantry: granulated garlic, red pepper flake, basil, parsley, salt and pepper
This family recipe is both simple and delicious! See just how easy it is to make tomato sauce from scratch for your family holiday get togethers!
And don’t stop at the sauce – make homemade spinach pasta from scratch in just 30 minutes. They pair well together.
Ways to Serve Tomato Sauce from Scratch
- Make our Mini Meatballs and serve with your favorite pasta.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add 1 cup cream to create a Rosa sauce.
- Use the sauce to make Quick Lasagna Soup.
Tomato Sauce from Scratch
This tomato sauce from scratch is amazing with our homemade Italian meatballs!
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Tomato Sauce from Scratch
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- large sweet onion diced fine
- large green pepper diced fine
- 3-4 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1 29oz can tomato sauce
- 1 29oz can tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 pinch red pepper flake (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dried or fresh parsley
- 2-3 tablespoons honey, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish/Serving
- fresh basil
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set your burner to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is glistening, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions and green peppers.
- Once the onions start to become translucent, add the minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and tomato puree to the pot
- Season with basil, oregano, granulated garlic, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Let the sauce cook about 30 minutes on medium, then add 2 tablespoons honey and taste. If the sauce is too acidic, add more honey to taste.
- Add salt and pepper and a pinch of red pepper flake to taste.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer another 1-2 hours, stirring frequently.
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Macaroni and Cheese
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