Hearty Tomato Sauce

4.80 from 5 votes

This Hearty Tomato Sauce is made with fresh ingredients and is easy to make. It's the perfect sauce to add to pasta, lasagna, and pizza.

Prep Time25

Cook Time55

Total Time1 20

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cups

Calories: 129.14kcal

Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

4-6 heirloom tomatoes peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
4 garlic cloves minced
1 sweet onion diced (about 1 cup), or substitute with yellow onion
1 poblano pepper diced (about 1/3 cup)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp black pepper plus more to taste
½ tsp salt plus more to taste
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried parsley
¼ tsp dried thyme
pinch of red chili flakes optional
¼ cup basil chopped
2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Tomatoes. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the whole tomatoes, and cook for 35 to 60 seconds until the skins start to wrinkle and split. Remove the tomatoes from the water using a large slotted spoon and put them into a bowl with cold water and ice or in a bowl with cold water, running continuously over them in the sink. Remove the skins from the tomatoes and put the tomatoes on a cutting board to cool. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
Saute Onion, Pepper, and Garlic. Add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and poblano pepper, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
4 garlic cloves, 1 sweet onion, 1 poblano pepper, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt
Make the Tomato Sauce. Add the chopped tomatoes and the dried seasoning. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour and a half or until reduced in size. Add in the chopped basil, sugar, and red chili flakes (optional) and cook for an additional 5 minutes. If needed, add salt and pepper to taste.
4-6 heirloom tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, pinch of red chili flakes, 1/4 cup basil, 2 tsp granulated sugar
Use as is or blend. Use the sauce as is (chunky texture) with your favorite pasta, or add it to an immersion blender or food processor to make a smooth sauce.

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