Homemade Tomato Sauce
This homemade tomato sauce made with vine tomatoes, caramelized onions, and bell pepper is richly flavored with garlic, fresh basil, and red wine.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, about 1 minute.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice bath. Let rest until cool enough to handle.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove peels, squeeze out seeds and chop 8 tomatoes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Puree tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Chop remaining 2 tomatoes and set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Heat butter and oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Pour in pureed tomatoes, then stir in chopped tomatoes, wine, basil, and Italian seasoning. Place celery stalks and bay leaf in the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Stir in tomato paste; simmer for an additional 2 hours. Discard celery and bay leaf and serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)