Easy Recipe for Freezer Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes. It’s a great way to use up those summer tomatoes from your garden or the local farmer’s market. And the best part is, you can make a big batch and freeze it for later use. This freezer spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is not only delicious, but it’s also a real time-saver for busy weeknights.

Here’s an easy recipe for making a freezer spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes:

Ingredients:
– 6 lbs of fresh tomatoes, chopped
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1/4 cup of olive oil
– 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
– 2 teaspoons of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/4 cup of tomato paste
– 1/4 cup of red wine (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and released their juices.

4. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. Stir in the tomato paste and red wine (if using) and bring the sauce to a simmer.

6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer you let it simmer, the more flavorful it will become.

7. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely.

8. Once the sauce has cooled, ladle it into freezer-safe containers or resealable plastic bags. Label the containers with the date and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Now you have a delicious freezer spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes that’s ready to be used whenever you need it. Simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it on the stove while you cook your pasta. It’s a simple and convenient way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year round.