Homemade Tomato Sauce
Homemade tomato sauce is simple to make and in my opinion, is always better than store bought. Like any recipe the more times you make it the easier it gets.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 - 28 oz cans diced tomatoes with liquid (28 oz/ 796ml)
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 1 whole clove, crushed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup red wine
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrot and celery and sauté another 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, basil, clove, sugar and wine. Increase heat and bring sauce to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until vegetables are soft.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve chunky or puree using a hand blender or food mill for a rich, thick sauce.
Notes
If the sauce is too thin, simmer on low heat and reduce to desired consistency. If it's too thick, add a little water or stock.