When it comes to making delicious spaghetti sauce, there’s nothing quite like using homemade ingredients. And if you happen to have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden that you’re not sure what to do with, making homemade spaghetti sauce is the perfect solution. One of the best ways to make homemade spaghetti sauce is by utilizing frozen tomatoes. Freezing the tomatoes helps to enhance their flavor and makes it easy to preserve them for use in sauces and other dishes throughout the year.
To make a flavorful and rich homemade spaghetti sauce using frozen tomatoes, here is a simple and delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
– 5 pounds of ripe tomatoes (frozen)
– 1 onion, diced
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 teaspoon of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1 tablespoon of sugar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Place the frozen tomatoes in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to help remove the skins. Once the skins are easily peeled off, remove them and chop the tomatoes into chunks. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot, along with the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer the sauce simmers, the richer and more flavorful it will become.
5. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you like a bit of heat, you can add some red pepper flakes at this point.
6. Serve the homemade spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
This homemade spaghetti sauce is perfect for topping your favorite pasta dishes or for using in lasagna, baked ziti, or any other recipe that calls for tomato sauce. The frozen tomatoes add a depth of flavor that you just can’t get from store-bought canned tomatoes. So next time you have an abundance of tomatoes from your garden, consider freezing them to make this delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. Your taste buds will thank you!