Tomato Sauce, I Make This Every Month

If you’re looking for a versatile, delicious, and easy-to-make tomato sauce, you’ve come to the right place! This homemade tomato sauce recipe is ideal to accompany pasta, pizzas, or any dish you want to enhance with a touch of fresh and natural flavor.

Not only is this sauce delicious, but it’s also a healthy option, as it’s made with fresh, natural ingredients. It’s ideal for those looking for homemade alternatives to commercial sauces, which are often loaded with preservatives and added sugars.

With this recipe, you can have peace of mind knowing exactly what you’re putting on your plate. In addition, you can customize it according to your tastes, making it softer or spicier, as you prefer.

Ingredients

• 4-5 kilos of ripe tomatoes
• 8 Onions (finely chopped)
• 3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 g fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp of sweet paprika powder
• 5 bay leaves
• 1/4 liter of vinegar (it can be apple cider or white vinegar)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 tsp pepper (adjust to taste)

Preparation

1. Preparation of the tomatoes: Wash the tomatoes well and remove the peduncle. Make a cross-shaped cut in the base of each tomato. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, until the skins begin to separate. Then, remove them from the water and peel them. Cut the tomatoes into cubes, removing the seeds if you prefer.
2. Initial cooking: In a large pot, add the chopped tomatoes along with the onions and celery. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to fall apart and the onions are tender.
3. Add seasonings: Add grated ginger, paprika powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to tomato mixture. Stir well so that the flavors are integrated.
4. Stir in the liquid ingredients: Pour the vinegar and lemon juice into the pot. Also add the sugar, which will help balance the acidity of the vinegar and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.
5. Adjust the flavors: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if necessary. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can process it in a blender or use a hand blender to make it more homogeneous.
6. Packaging and preservation: If you want to preserve the sauce, pour it hot into sterilized glass jars, leaving a small space at the top. Close the jars tightly and turn them upside down until cool. This will create a vacuum that will help preserve the sauce longer.

Additional tips:

• Variety of tomatoes: You can mix different types of tomatoes for a sauce with more depth of flavor. Cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes or even green tomatoes can add different notes to the sauce.
• Intensify the flavor: If you want a deeper flavor, let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least a day before using. This will allow the flavors to integrate better.
• Storage options: If you don’t plan on using all of the sauce right away, freeze it in small portions. So you can have homemade sauce ready to use at any time.

This tomato sauce is an excellent option to spice up your dishes, whether as a base for pizzas, pasta accompaniments or even as a dressing for meats.

Enjoy the preparation process and the delicious end result!