Homemade Tomato Sauce
A quick, fresh tomato sauce made with ripe tomatoes and basil, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 90
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Score a small X on the bottom of each of the 6 tomatoes. Blanch them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds until skins split, then transfer to ice water and peel.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, without browning.
- 3
Add the peeled, chopped tomatoes and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- 4
Tear the 10 basil leaves and stir them into the sauce. Season with 0.25 tsp black pepper and adjust salt to taste. Simmer for 2 more minutes until basil is wilted.
- 5
Use immediately or let cool and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
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