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Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Ditch the store-bought jars for this rich, family-friendly tomato sauce. It is a simple, no-fuss way to prep a tasty base for weeknight pasta or pizza night.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 50m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 2h 5m👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- peeler
- pot
- blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Wash tomatoes and score an X on the bottom. Blanch in boiling water for ⏱️ 30-60 seconds, then move to an ice bath. Peel using a Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler, then core and quarter.
2
Place tomatoes into a 5 Quart Stock Pot Multipurpose. Heat over medium and crush gently with a Stainless Steel Wire Masher to release juices. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
3
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 60 to ⏱️ 90 minutes until the sauce thickens naturally.
4
Use a Ninja Professional Blender 1000W to blend the sauce until it reaches a velvety smooth consistency.
5
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
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6
Prepare sterilized pint jars and add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to each jar for safe preservation.
7
Ladle hot sauce into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and seal with lids and bands.
8
Process jars in a boiling water bath for ⏱️ 35 minutes (adjust for altitude).
9
Cool jars on a towel-lined counter for ⏱️ 12-24 hours. Check seals and store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Facts
calories
55 calories
fat Content
0g fat
serving Size
1/2 cup
fiber Content
3g fiber
sugar Content
8g sugar
sodium Content
250mg sodium
protein Content
2g protein
carbohydrate Content
12g carbs
saturated Fat Content
0g saturated fat
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