Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
A rich and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for pasta dishes or as a base for other recipes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 lbs fresh tomatoes (peeled and seeded, see notes)
- 3 medium onions (diced)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 carrot (divided)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 springs fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 TBSP honey (optional)
Instructions
- Grate half of the carrot.
- Pour the olive oil into a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add the diced onions to the olive oil and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated carrot and saute for 2-3 minutes longer or until onions are translucent and tender.
- Add the tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, oregano, thyme bay leaves, parsley, and sea salt.
- Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours or until cooked down and starting to darken.
- Add carrot piece for the last 30 minutes to absorb acidity while the sauce thickens.
- Remove the sprigs of fresh herbs, bay leaves, and piece of carrot.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to puree sauce until smooth (for a thicker sauce, skip this step).
- Use fresh or store in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or can it according to your canner's instructions for tomato products.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, peel and seed the tomatoes before cooking. Roasting the tomatoes before simmering can also enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 500mg