Frozen Tomatoes to Table: How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients. While it may seem daunting to make your own sauce from scratch, with a few simple ingredients and some frozen tomatoes, you can have a delicious and authentic sauce in no time.

Using frozen tomatoes to make homemade spaghetti sauce is a fantastic way to use up any excess tomatoes from your garden or take advantage of those great deals at the farmers market. Freezing tomatoes preserves their flavor and allows you to use them at any time of the year.

So, let’s dive into the process of turning those frozen tomatoes into a flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce.

Ingredients:
– 6 cups of frozen whole tomatoes
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1/4 cup red wine
– 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

Instructions:

1. Thaw the frozen tomatoes in a bowl of warm water. Once they are thawed, remove the skins by slipping them off with your fingers.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.

4. Crush the thawed tomatoes with your hands as you add them to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. Add the dried oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar to the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. After 20 minutes, add the red wine and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until it has thickened to your liking.

7. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.

And there you have it – a delicious and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce using frozen tomatoes! This sauce is perfect for topping your favorite pasta, as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, or even as a base for pizza.

So the next time you have an abundance of tomatoes, consider freezing them and making your own homemade spaghetti sauce. You won’t be disappointed with the results!