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Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

While there are several answers to "What can I substitute for tomato sauce?", you might be wondering if you can make your own sauce instead. Yes, you can by using fresh tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, or canned stewed tomatoes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 22kcal
Author: Val

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Saucepan
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

Using Fresh Tomatoes

  • 1 piece large tomato or
  • 2 pieces medium tomatoes or
  • 3 pieces small tomatoes

Using Canned Diced Tomatoes or Canned Stewed Tomatoes

  • 1 can diced or stewed tomatoes

Instructions

Using Fresh Tomatoes

  • Wash the fresh tomatoes.
  • Remove the stem, leaves, and seeds using your knife.
  • Place the fresh tomatoes and two cups of water in your saucepan.
  • Simmer until it's reduced in half.
  • Once done, place it in a blender or food processor.
  • You can also add a pinch of sugar and a few spices. Then, pulse until you achieve the right consistency of the sauce you need.

Using Canned Diced Tomatoes or Canned Stewed Tomatoes

  • To prepare, simply place the tomatoes in your blender or food processor and pulse until you have the right consistency of the sauce you need.

Notes

  • Canned Diced Tomatoes or Canned Stewed Tomatoes: These products are basically diced or whole tomatoes that have been cooked and placed in a can. They already have salt, and some even have added spices.
  • Nutrition information is calculated for fresh tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg