Before I realized how easy it is to make my own mouthwatering pasta sauce, I opted for store-bought varieties. The downside to pre-made sauces is that they’re often tainted with preservatives to maintain longer shelf lives—no thanks! Now, I use homegrown tomatoes from my garden (or local farm when necessary!). With organic, fresh and local ingredients, it’s easier than ever to sneak in some added nutrients (think fresh herbs such as thyme and basil!). Italian lover? This sauce is the perfect addition to pizza, lasagna and beyond!
Ingredients
10 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters
3 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 small white onion, chopped roughly
1 Tbsp. Simply Organic Oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Thyme Leaf
1 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink salt
1 tsp Spicely Organics Black Peppercorns Tin
3 quarts water
Directions
- In medium saucepan, heat tomatoes, garlic and onion. Fill with water 2-in. below brim of pot.
- Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil on high heat. Boil for 10 minutes until tomatoes and onions soften.
- With hand immersion or blender, combine until everything is broken up. Pour back into pot and bring back to a boil.
- After boiling, reduce to simmer for 3 hours. Once time has elapsed and you’ve reached desired thickness, remove from heat and let cool. Serve immediately or can sauce for longer shelf life.
Chef’s tip: Great for Pizza, Spaghetti, and lasagna! Fresh and homemade is a much better choice than store bought.
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