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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 22kcal
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
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
- 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.
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