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Jan 14, 2024 · PRO-TIP: Cover the pot for a couple minutes to speed up the softening process, if desired. Move the garlic mixture over to one side of the pot and add the tomato paste. Caramelize it for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper and dried oregano and stir to fully combine everything.
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You can use any type of tomatoes for making homemade tomato sauce, but you’ll get the best results when you use paste or plum varieties. They have lower water content than table tomatoes or cherry tomatoes and you’ll get more sauce per pound of fruit with these types. The flavor is better too. In my gardens, I like to grow Amish Paste, San Marzano ...
5 quart (4.7 litre) stockpot with lid4 quart stockpotstainless steel spoona Bosch mixer (get the blender attachment HERE)5-6 lbs frozen tomatoessaltpaprikaoreganoFor this recipe you’ll need anywhere from 5-6 lbs of frozen paste tomatoes. In my gardens, I grow an Amish paste tomato, San Marzano tomatoes and my new found favorite is the Opalka heirloom variety. As you can see in the video above, I freeze my tomatoes whole. No blanching required. They’re literally popped into freezer bags and are stashed in th...
How do you thaw tomatoes for a sauce?
Whole frozen tomatoes can be thawed by cooking them for 30 minutes in a stockpot. Or, you can place the bags of tomatoes in a bowl (to catch condensation) and let them thaw for half a day at room temperature.
What variety of tomatoes should I use for this recipe?
While you can use any variety of tomatoes (yes, even cherry tomatoes!), I recommend using paste or plum types. They have significantly less water, will thicken faster and you’ll get significantly more sauce per pound of fruit. My personal favorites are Amish paste, San Marzano tomatoes and especially Opalka heirloom tomatoes.
Can I leave the skin on my tomatoes when making sauce?
You bet! I never bother with removing tomato skins when I make this recipe. If they’re well cooked, tomato skins and even the cores becomes fragile and will puree into oblivion in your kitchen blender!
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Cook the Sauce. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent. Then, add the thawed tomatoes to the pot, along with salt, pepper, and any desired fresh herbs. Allow the mixture to simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Feb 29, 2024 · Add Tomatoes and Season: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot along with the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Simmer: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a thicker, richer sauce. Stir occasionally.
Next, add the frozen tomatoes to the pot, breaking them up with a spoon as they thaw and cook. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and any other herbs or spices that you like, such as basil, oregano, or red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
Learn how to thaw, peel, blend, season, and cook frozen tomatoes to make a delicious and flavorful sauce. Find answers to frequently asked questions and tips for using the sauce in various dishes.
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Oct 13, 2021 · Making tomato sauce from frozen whole tomatoes is so quick and easy. In our other video, we showed you how we quickly prepped our tomatoes for the freezer, ...
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