Best ever tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes, pepper and herbs from the garden. A classic, basic recipe for you to use in any dishes requiring tomato sauce. Perfectly balanced tomato flavor with fresh rosemary and oregano. Nothing beats fresh tomatoes and herbs from the garden!
Ingredients you will need
- good quality olive oil
- shallot
- garlic
- red bell pepper (optional but good)
- fresh tomatoes
- fresh rosemary
- fresh oregano
- fresh basil
- dash of salt
- fresh cracked pepper
HOW TO MAKE FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
- Cook shallot and garlic in some olive oil until soft and fragrant.
- Add tomato, peppers and herbs and cook down until soft and saucy. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Transfer to blender and blend til smooth.
Use this homemade fresh tomato sauce to make my giant white bean ratatouille
Tomato Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes
Garden fresh tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes, pepper, shallot, garlic and herbs
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1- 2 tbsp good quality olive oil
- 1 large shallot minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4-5 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- dash of salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan heat 1 to 2 tbsp of good quality olive oil. Add shallots and cook for a few minutes til translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Splash in 1 tbsp water or broth to prevent sticking. Add in the fresh chopped tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, fresh rosemary and oregano and stir. Cook til peppers and tomatoes are soft and most of the water is cooked off, about 12-15 minutes. Add in basil at the last few minutes. Season with a dash of salt and pepper to your taste. Transfer to a blender and blend til smooth.
