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Easy tomato sauce made with plum tomatoes. You’ll need a few pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, vinegar, butter, and salt. Best of all, this will freeze so beautifully!
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Plum Tomato Sauce Recipe

Easy tomato sauce made with plum tomatoes. You’ll need a few pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, vinegar, butter, and salt. Best of all, this will freeze so beautifully!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Plum Tomato
Servings: 32 tablespoons (2 cups)
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs plum tomatoes about 6-8 tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (I use 3 cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil.
  • Score a shallow “X” on the bottom of each tomato with a sharp knife.
  • Pace tomatoes in the boiling water, and cook until the skin start to split, about 45 seconds.
  • Lift the tomatoes out with a slotted spoon and place them in the cold water.
  • Transfer the cooled tomatoes to a large bowl. Peel the skin and pull apart the tomatoes into small pieces with your hands. (This will produce a very chunky sauce, if you prefer a smooth sauce, use a food processor to blend until smooth.)
  • In a skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and garlic. Be careful not to brown the garlic.
  • Pour the tomato pieces (together with the juices) into the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally until the sauce reach your desired consistency. (Simmer for about 30 minutes for a thinner tomato sauce, and for up to 90 minutes for a thick tomato sauce.)
  • Add in butter, balsamic vinegar and mix well. Then season with salt to taste.

Notes

  • Homemade tomato sauce can last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. If you’d like to extend the shelf life, freeze it in freezer friendly bags and it’ll last for about 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg