Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce: Skip the Peeling and Enjoy the Full Flavor

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh tomatoes in a homemade spaghetti sauce. However, the thought of standing over a pot of boiling water to peel each and every tomato can be a major deterrent for many home cooks. But fear not, there is a way to skip that step and still enjoy the full flavor of fresh tomatoes in your sauce.

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for fresh tomato spaghetti sauce that will have you savoring the taste of summer all year long:

Ingredients:
– 6-8 large fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
– 1/2 cup of red wine (optional)
– Fresh basil, chopped for garnish

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

2. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot, along with the oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and let the tomatoes cook down for about 10 minutes, until they start to break down and release their juices.

3. Stir in the tomato paste and red wine, if using, and let the sauce simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove it from the heat.

5. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.

6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

7. Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta and garnish with fresh chopped basil.

Not only is this fresh tomato spaghetti sauce incredibly flavorful, but it’s also much easier to make since you can skip the peeling step. The natural sweetness and acidity of the fresh tomatoes shine through, making this sauce a standout addition to any pasta dish.

So the next time you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes on hand, don’t let the peeling process hold you back from making a delicious spaghetti sauce. With this recipe, you can enjoy the full flavor of fresh tomatoes without the hassle. Buon appetito!