The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 10 pounds (4.5kg) ripe plum tomatoes, preferably mixed varieties (such as Romas, Amish Pastes, and San Marzanos), cut into large chunks, plus 15 pounds (6.8kg) ripe mixed tomatoes, mostly plums with a small portion of other tomatoes (such as beefsteaks), cut into large chunks; 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing; 1 large yellow onion, minced; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 2 large sprigs fresh basil; 1 small tomato plant cutting with about 5 leaves (optional); Kosher salt

Prep 1h

Cook 3h 15m

Total 4h 15m

This fresh tomato sauce recipe uses a mix of ripe plum tomatoes and other varieties, with the addition of onion, garlic, and fresh basil for flavor. The tomatoes are cut into chunks, then simmered with olive oil and seasonings to create a delicious, versatile sauce perfect for pasta or pizza.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 24)

10 pounds (4.5kg) ripe plum tomatoes, preferably mixed varieties (such as Romas, Amish Pastes, and San Marzanos), cut into large chunks, plus 15 pounds (6.8kg) ripe mixed tomatoes, mostly plums with a small portion of other tomatoes (such as beefsteaks), cut into large chunks

3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing

1 large yellow onion, minced

3 medium cloves garlic, minced

2 large sprigs fresh basil

1 small tomato plant cutting with about 5 leaves (optional)

Kosher salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

126kcal

6%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

17g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

12g

0%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

85mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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