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Rich and Tasty Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

This recipe creates a rich and tasty homemade tomato sauce (molho de tomate), made with tomatoes, sauteed onions, garlic and parsley.
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Rich and Tasty Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Ingredients

1 quart of ​tomato sauce¾ cup of finely chopped onions2 cups of tomatoes (peeled, seeded, skinned and chopped)1 clove garlic, minced¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of chopped parsleyKosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 quart of ​tomato sauce¾ cup of finely chopped onions2 cups of tomatoes (peeled, seeded, skinned and chopped)1 clove garlic, minced¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of chopped parsleyKosher salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preparation

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sauté the onions until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.​
  2. Add the tomatoes and garlic and continue to sauté until the tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.​
  3. Add the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce for about 10 minutes.​
  4. Season with the salt and pepper and serve right away.

Recipe & Photo Credit: thespruce.com

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Comments
julia guarino
julia guarino
PR do I use two fresh tomatoes, or peeled tomatoes in a can?
3 Years ago, Saturday, January 15, 2022
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Port
Hi Julia, I would personally use peeled canned tomatoes, they are better for a sauce.
3 Years ago, Saturday, January 15, 2022
lori vaughn
lori vaughn
this is just what I am looking to try, will get more tomatoes at the store love that there is no meat
3 Years ago, Friday, January 14, 2022
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Port
Great Lori, please leave a comment and let us know how it turned out.
3 Years ago, Friday, January 14, 2022
carolyn bordwick
carolyn bordwick
Can you freeze this sauce AND WILL IT TASTE THE SAME AFTER
4 Years ago, Sunday, November 21, 2021
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Port
Tomato sauce freezes well Carolyn, place it in freezer bags and lay the bags on it's side until it freezes.
4 Years ago, Sunday, November 21, 2021
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