Tomato Sauce Concentrate Recipes

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE I

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of iced water. Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon and place in ice bath. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then remove peel and squeeze out seeds. Chop 8 tomatoes and puree in blender or food processor. Chop remaining two tomatoes and set aside.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic in oil and butter until onion starts to soften, 5 minutes. Pour in pureed tomatoes. Stir in chopped tomato, basil, Italian seasoning and wine. Place bay leaf and whole celery stalks in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 2 hours. Stir in tomato paste and simmer an additional 2 hours. Discard bay leaf and celery and serve.

TOMATO SAUCE CONCENTRATE

Steps:

• Remove cores, cut in half and remove seeds from when tomatoes are cool.
• Put in the blender and puree, this will make about 4 cups.
• In a large pot, heat oil and the onions, saute until golden and soft about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for about 5 minutes more on low.
• Add the tomato puree and stir.
• Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low so it is bubbling but not boiling.
• Cook for an hour and stir occasionally.
• Cool completely, then measure 1 cup portions into freezer containers and chill completely.
• Freeze.
• To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
• Use as a base, making into pasta sauce, soup or whatever you need it for.

30 MINUTE TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the tomato paste has caramelized.
• Add the canned tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the desired thickness.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!