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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

A delicious homemade spaghetti sauce made from fresh tomatoes, perfect for various pasta dishes and easy to freeze for later use.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 pounds ripe Roma or plum tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
  • 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Finish
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter optional
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional

Method
 

Method
  1. Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Freeze in freezer-safe containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of headspace for expansion. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Add a splash of broth or water if the sauce has thickened during storage. The sauce can be prepared one or two days ahead, and many people find the flavor improves after resting overnight in the refrigerator.

Notes

Allow the sauce to rest for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor.

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