Preparation Time: 25 Minutes, Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Imagine turning ordinary tomatoes into your own Tomato Sauce! Forget buying a bottle from the shelf, why not have some fun by trying out our recipe to make your own!

It wasn’t until the 18th century in Italy that tomatoes found their true calling in the culinary world. At first, tomatoes were mainly used in soups and broths. However, as the tomato’s popularity grew, the concept of tomato sauce emerged.

Let’s turn those tomatoes into a fantasticly rewarding homemade condiment! This recipe will yield (approximately) half a litres. If this isn’t enough, double the quantity of ingredients.

Full recipe below.

Lets embark to create a flavorful potion that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients You Need

• 4-5 medium-sized fresh tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bonus: Not an ingredient, but a nice jar to store it in!

How to Prepare

1. Prepare the Tomatoes by washing them under running water. Cut a small “X” on the bottom of each tomato.
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil then gently place the tomatoes in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove the tomatoes and let them cool.
3. Once the Tomatoes are cool to the touch, peel off the skin starting from the “X” then proceed to chop and dice the tomatoes into small pieces.
4. Saute Onion and Garlic by firstly placing a saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.Add olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
5. Stir until the onion and garlic become soft and golden.
6. Add the Chopped Tomatoes into the saucepan.
7. Stir well to combine the tomatoes with the onions and garlic.
8. Season the Sauce by sprinkling in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together to make sure the seasonings mix with the tomatoes.
9. Simmer the Sauce by reducing the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
10. Safely taste a little bit of the sauce and see if it needs more salt or pepper. You can also add a pinch of sugar if it’s too tangy.
11. You’re done! Add the sauce to a jar, or serve up accordingly with a basil garnish.

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