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A vibrant bowl of fresh summer tomato sauce, ready to be served.

Best way to grow 3x Fresh Tomato Sauce (Summer)

This recipe shows you how to transform fresh summer tomatoes into a delicious sauce. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or enjoying on its own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ripe tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • blender or immersion blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and core the tomatoes, then cut them into quarters.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the quartered tomatoes, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending to your desired consistency.
  6. Serve warm with your favorite pasta or use in other recipes.

Notes

For an even smoother sauce, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.