In some of my recipes, you will note that “base tomato sauce” needs to be added to the recipe. This is the “base” recipe. Double and Triple the recipe – Make a bunch – It freezes nicely. You will be using this base sauce a lot. Here’s how it goes…………..
1 tblsp Pure Olive Oil
4 – cloves garlic (peeled & small chop)
1/2 small red onion (peeled & chopped)
2 – 28 oz cans San Marzano whole plum tomatoes or Italian peeled whole plum tomatoes
(note: if using fresh tomatoes, be sure to blanch and peel them first)
1 – 28 oz can Tomato Puree
1/2 tsp Oregano (if using fresh, chop finely)
1 tsp Basil (if using fresh, chop finely)
1/2 tsp Parsley (if using fresh, chop finely)
Pinch of sugar
3/4 tblsp salt
In a large stainless steel pot, add the pure olive oil, garlic, and onion. Saute until clear.
Put the whole tomatoes in a blender and process until smooth (about 35 seconds).
Add the tomatoes to the pot with the sauteed garlic and onion. Stir.
Add the tomato puree. (Put a little bit of water in the can to get all of the goodness out and pour into the pot.)
Add the Oregano, Basil, Parsley, sugar, and salt. Stir.
Bring to light boil, turn down heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours stirring occasionally. Keep loosely covered.
Note: You can freeze in freezer bags pressing out the sauce flat in the bag so it doesn’t take up much room in your freezer.
Joyce:
Great site. But I can’t find the sign up for your blog. Did I miss it or is it coming?
John Prince/Hallard Press
Hi John,
Are you getting my email updates via my blog? I added your email address as a subscriber. Please let me know and thanks for your interest.
Hi Joyce,
We made you Base Sauce last night and it was delicious!!!
Can’t wait to try the next one. Thanks for creating this blog. I’ve made sauce many times, but I guess I was doing it wrong. LOL This was easy and so good. Thanks Joyce.
Sherry Meyer
Hi Sherry,
I am so ecstatic to hear you loved the base sauce recipe and happy to know I have some taste testers out there.
While you can use the base sauce as is, you will be using it in other sauces in my blog, as well as Italian pork chops!
Thanks for following! Mangia!
Joyce
Hi Joyce, please add my email address so I can follow your blog . I love to Cook too & am excited to try your recipes. Where are u located?
Kitty Lydon
Hi Kitty: I’m so excited to have you join my blog! When I post new recipes and/or stories, you will be getting notices via your email. This is a work in progress. I’ve started out with pasta and sauces and then will move on to meats, poultry, breads, desserts, etc. Welcome aboard and Mangia!