How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce
Learn How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce with ease using this simple recipe! It’s healthy, flavorful, and free from preservatives—perfect for your favorite pasta, meat dishes, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce. This easy sauce tastes so much better than anything store-bought! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan + Freezer Friendly.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
SAUCE:
- 4 lbs. fresh ripe tomatoes (You can also use two 28oz. cans of peeled tomatoes; You can also roast the tomatoes for more flavor by following my Herb roasted tomatoes recipe!)
- 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow or white onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 Tbsps tomato paste, organic (Depending on depth of tomato flavor + color desired)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
PREP THE TOMATOES:
- Begin by peeling + roughly chopping the tomatoes.
TO MAKE THE TOMATO SAUCE:
- In a medium 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil until heated. Add in the chopped onions and sauté frequently about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the tomatoes (or roasted tomatoes), tomato paste, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and garlic powder, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil before reducing the heat to low and allowing everything to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Let everything simmer (uncovered) for about 40-45 minutes, mashing the larger pieces of tomatoes using a wooden spoon when stirring occasionally. Once desired consistency and thickness has been met, remove from heat and add salt to taste. NOTE: If the sauce becomes too thick---feel free to add ¼ cup of water or stock to help thin out sauce.
- Enjoy with your favorite pasta, meat dish, sandwich, etc.
Notes
STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for 3-4 days. For longer storage---the sauce can be canned + preserved for up to 1 year or frozen for up to 3-4 months.When freezing, be sure to let the sauce cool completely before adding portions to freezer-safe bags.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg