Tomato Sauce
This tomato sauce features all the great things needed for a divine sauce. In this recipe you'll find oregano, basil, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, and tomatoes of course! The tomato sauce would paired perfectly with pizza.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Extra virgin
- 28 oz Whole peeled tomatoes crushed
- 8 cloves Garlic
- 5 Fresh plum tomatoes medium-sized and chopped
- 3 Tbsp Kosher salt
- 5 sprigs Oregano
- 5 sprigs Basil
- 2 Tbsp Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 Carrot chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 Large onion chopped
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter or Vegan butter optional
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, add the extra virgin olive oil. Heat the oil over medium high heat. Add in the chopped onions and allow to cook until translucent (~2 minutes).
- Then add garlic, carrots, and celery season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally. Saute until soft (~4-5 minutes).
- Add the crushed whole peeled tomatoes, freshly chopped plum tomatoes, basil, and oregano to the pot. Stir well and lower the heat. Allow to simmer covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until the sauce begins to thicken. (If the sauce seems unbalanced add in the unsalted butter)
- Using a blender, blend the tomato sauce until smooth, add in a drizzle of olive oil while blending. If not using right way, allow the sauce to cool down. Then, transfer to an airtight container or zip -lock bags. The sauce could be stored in the refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze up to 3 months.