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Fresh Tomato Sauce

A simple, flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, perfect for serving on pasta, pizza, and more.

45 min4-6veganTomatoesItaliansaucesummervegetarian

What you need

  • 3 pounds medium tomatoes on-the-vine
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 fresh basil sprig
  • sea salt
  • black pepper

How to make it

  1. Slice the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
  2. Set a box grater over a large bowl and press the cut side of the tomato flesh against the large holes of the grater. Grate the tomato flesh into the bowl, leaving the skins behind. Discard the skins.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and basil sprig.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove and discard the basil sprig and season to taste.

Adapted from loveandlemons.com