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Homemade Pomodoro Sauce in Pan

Homemade Pomodoro Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

This delightful tomato sauce is not only the perfect pairing for pasta but it's a great way to use up lots of garden tomatoes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Blender or food processor
  • Saute Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pot of Water (for boiling)
  • 15 - 20 Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Sweet Onion, grated
  • 3 - 5 cloves Garlic, grated
  • 1 - 1.5 dozen Basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. On the bottom of each tomato make a gentle "X" in each tomato, just cutting through the skin (this will help them peel).
    Homemade Pomodoro Sauce Tomatoes X'd
  • Working in batches boil the tomatoes until skin starts to detach from each tomato. Place in an ice bath when ready to remove.
    Tomatoes in ice bath
  • Carefully peel cooled tomatoes. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor and blend.
    Tomatoes Peeled
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a skillet. Cook garlic and onion mixture for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (avoid burning the garlic).
    Homemade Pomodoro Sauce Garlic and Onions cooking
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, stir in half the torn basil, and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Homemade Pomodoro Sauce Tomatoes added to pan
  • Finish with remaining torn basil. Use immediately or cool and jar for later use.
    Homemade Pomodoro Sauce Finished

Notes

Blender is optional.  If you prefer you can cook down and crush tomatoes as they cook.  This speeds up the process.
Keyword Basil, Fresh Herbs, Marinara, olive oil, Pasta Sauce, Pomodoro, San Marzano, Tomatoes, Under 500 Calories