Freezer Tomato Sauce

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A robust, homemade tomato sauce perfect for freezing and using in pasta dishes or pizza.
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Freezer Tomato Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 Calories: 163.4

Description

This classic American-style tomato sauce is a staple for any home cook looking to prepare meals in advance. Made with ripe, peeled tomatoes, fresh aromatics like onion, celery, and garlic, and a blend of herbs such as oregano and thyme, this sauce offers a rich, savory flavor profile that improves with time. The texture is smooth yet substantial, thanks to simmering until reduced and then processing to your preferred consistency. Ideal for freezing, this make-ahead sauce ensures you always have a quick, delicious base for spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza on hand. It is vegan-friendly and relies on simple, pantry-staple ingredients to deliver a comforting, home-cooked taste every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic.
  3. Cook vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Stir in peeled tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Add oregano and thyme.
  8. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more.
  9. Cool the sauce slightly.
  10. Process the sauce in a food processor in batches of 1/4 at a time, until desired texture is reached. Alternatively, pass the sauce through a food mill.
  11. Place the processed sauce in a bowl set in ice water to cool quickly.
  12. Fill freezer-safe containers, seal tightly, label with the date, and freeze.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 163.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 45.4mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g12%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g44%
Sugars 23.6g
Protein 8.2g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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