Homemade Tomato Sauce

A fresh, aromatic, and richly flavored tomato sauce made from scratch—perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta!

This Homemade Tomato Sauce is a simple yet flavorful way to elevate your pasta dishes. Made with vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh basil, it’s a heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich sauce that brings comfort and freshness to the table. Slow-cooked to perfection, this sauce is a must-have in your kitchen rotation.

• 8 vine-ripe tomatoes, quartered and seeds removed
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4–5 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried marjoram

Instructions

Preparing the Base

1. Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
2. Add the tomatoes and chopped basil to a large saucepan.

Sautéing the Aromatics

1. In a separate frying pan, sauté the diced onions in a splash of oil (optional) over medium heat until tender.
2. Add the sautéed onions to the saucepan with the tomatoes and basil.
3. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and marjoram.

Simmering the Sauce

1. Cook over low heat for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken as the flavors blend beautifully.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm over your favorite pasta, gnocchi, or veggie noodles.
• Garnish with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Tomatoes are a top source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known to support heart health and reduce inflammation. Cooking them enhances lycopene absorption, making this sauce not only delicious but also nutritious.

• Want a smoother sauce? Use an immersion blender after cooking.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
• For deeper flavor, stir in a splash of balsamic vinegar or a spoonful of tomato paste.
• Freeze leftovers in small containers for easy future use.

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