A fresh and vibrant tomato sauce made from garden-fresh tomatoes, perfect for pasta or as a base for other dishes.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 10 basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8 tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until the skins start to peel away.
Step 2
Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl of ice water to cool, then peel off the skins.
Step 3
Chop the peeled tomatoes and set aside.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 7
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, basil leaves, oregano, and sugar.
Step 8
Simmer the sauce on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Step 9
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with pasta or as desired.