{"id":32473,"date":"2026-07-01T11:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=32473"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:36:30","slug":"tomato-sauce-i-make-this-every-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=32473","title":{"rendered":"Tomato Sauce, I Make This Every Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for a versatile, delicious, and easy-to-make tomato sauce, you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only is this sauce delicious, but it&#8217;s also a healthy option, as it&#8217;s made with fresh, natural ingredients. It&#8217;s ideal for those looking for homemade alternatives to commercial sauces, which are often loaded with preservatives and added sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this recipe, you can have peace of mind knowing exactly what you&#8217;re putting on your plate. In addition, you can customize it according to your tastes, making it softer or spicier, as you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-5 kilos of ripe tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 Onions (finely chopped)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 g fresh ginger (grated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp of sweet paprika powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 bay leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 liter of vinegar (it can be apple cider or white vinegar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 celery stalk, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp pepper (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation of the tomatoes<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initial cooking<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add seasonings<\/strong>: Add grated ginger, paprika powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to tomato mixture. Stir well so that the flavors are integrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stir in the liquid ingredients<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust the flavors<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packaging and preservation<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Variety of tomatoes<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intensify the flavor<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage options<\/strong>: If you don&#8217;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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the preparation process and the delicious end result!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a versatile, delicious, and easy-to-make tomato sauce, you&#8217;ve come to the right place! 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