Perfect Tomato Sauce

Nothing beats a good homemade tomato sauce. No, sir. No, ma’am. I know there are many recipes out there but this one is my favorite.

My mom is really my first favorite and this one somewhat stems from it and is, therefore, a favorite as well. A good tomato sauce can take any dish from average to fabulous.

It can make a world of difference in pasta, soups, casseroles, pizza, beans, marinades, fish, rice, dips, and much, much more. Well, you get the idea… it can be used in everything! — except, debatably, desserts. I hope you like this one; it is perfect.

PERFECT TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Yield: 2 1/2 CUPS

Prep Time: 5 MIN

Cook Time: 25 MIN

Ingredients:

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes (1.75 to 2 pounds)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon harissa or other hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Directions:

Step 1: Halve the tomatoes and grate them using the large holes of a box grater into a medium saucepan. Alternatively, you could peel and puree them in a blender or food processor.

Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients except the tomato paste. Bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce until it looks thicker, 20 minutes.

Step 3: Discard the bay leaves. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Voilà!

Jennifer Dumas

My name is Jennifer! Welcome to Dinners and Dreams. My goal here is to encourage you to try out recipes you never thought you could make at home. Furthermore, I also review products that I have used in the past or currently using to make every day buying decisions easier and to ensure you get the best value for your money.

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