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Authentic Italian Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

Sea Salt Savorings
Fresh heirloom tomatoes and basil straight from the garden gives this classic Italian pasta sauce a fresh and delicious flavor!
5 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp kife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large sauce pot
  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Emersion blender (or a regular blender)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp basil chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb pasta

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil. Place a medium sized sauce pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Sautè the onion and garlic. Finely chop the onion and garlic, then add to the pot. Sautè the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the basil and the red pepper flakes.
  • Add the tomatoes. Place the whole tomatoes in the pot and place the lid on it. Allow the tomatoes to soften for 5-10 minutes. The tomatoes will be soft once the skin begins to split.
  • Mash the tomatoes. Once the tomatoes have softened, Use a potato masher to crush the tomatoes. The sauce will be chunky.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer without a lid for an hour. The sauce will reduce and thicken up.
  • Use an emersion blender. Once the sauce has thickened, use an emersion blender to blend the sauce into a creamy texture.
  • Make the pasta. Heat a pot of water over high heat. Once the water is rapidly boiling, add 1 tbsp of salt and the pasta to the pot. Cooking to al dente, according to package instructions.
  • Serve. Serve the pasta sauce immediatly over fresh pasta and top with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and cheese. Mangia!

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Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 201mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 677IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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