Easy Italian Ketchup Recipes

EASY KETCHUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, stir together all of the ingredients until combined and bring everything to a simmer.
• Allow the ketchup to simmer, while stirring often, for about 5-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and everything is well combined.
• If the ketchup is too thick, you can add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. I like using 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of water total for my ketchup.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired, adding more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tartness or salt for saltiness.
• Turn off the heat and allow the ketchup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight jar or container.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Steps:

• Pour ground tomatoes into slow cooker. Swirl 1/4 cup water in each emptied can and pour into slow cooker. Add sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and whole clove; whisk to combine.
• Cook on high, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half and very thick, 10 to 12 hours. Stir every hour or so.
• Smooth the texture of the ketchup using an immersion blender, about 20 seconds.
• Ladle the ketchup into a fine strainer and press mixture with the back of a ladle to strain out any skins and seeds.
• Transfer the strained ketchup to a bowl. Cool completely before tasting to adjust salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper.

EASY ITALIAN KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for the oregano in a saucepan and simmer on low heat to combine flavors. This should only take about 2 minutes.
• Add the oregano and cook for another 30 seconds. If the smell of the oregano is not coming through, add another 1/4 tsp of oregano and paprika and cook for another 30 seconds.
• If the ketchup gets too thick, you can add some water to thin it.
• Take the ketchup off the heat and cool before using.