Fresh Summer Tomato Sauce
This summer tomato sauce recipe combines vine-ripened tomatoes with onions, garlic and fresh Italian herbs. It is a classic marinara sauce that comes together in about an hour.
Servings: 10
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil to the pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes. For a chunky sauce, simply keep warm until ready to use.
- For a Smooth Sauce: Remove the pan from the heat. Puree the sauce with a food strainer, food processor, or immersion blender. Return the sauce to the heat and keep warm until ready to use.
- This recipe makes about 5 cups. Store extra in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage. Calories based on 1/2 cup serving size.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal