Recipe for Homemade Tomato Sauce

Components:

1. Two teaspoons of olive oil
2. One medium onion, cut finely
3. 3–4 minced garlic cloves
4. Two 14.5-ounce cans 8–10 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced, or crushed tomatoes
5. One tablespoon of tomato paste, if desired for a deeper taste
6. One teaspoon of oregano, dried
7. One teaspoon of dried basil or many fresh, torn basil leaves
8. If desired, add half a teaspoon of sugar to offset the acidity.
9. To taste, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
10. 1/4 teaspoon of optional red pepper flakes for a little kick
11. One tablespoon of optional fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Directions:

First, sauté the garlic and onions.
Heat the Olive Oil: Place the olive oil in a big skillet or saucepan and heat it to medium.
Cook the garlic and onions:
Sauté the chopped onion in the pan for three to five minutes, or until it becomes soft and transparent.
Cook for a further one to two minutes, stirring regularly, after adding the minced garlic, until it becomes aromatic.

Step 2: Include the seasonings and tomatoes
Add Tomatoes: Add the crushed tomatoes if you’re using canned tomatoes. Add the chopped and peeled tomatoes if you’re using fresh ones.
Add the garlic and onion and stir to mix.
Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, tomato paste (if used), and sugar (if needed).
Over medium heat, bring the sauce to a moderate simmer.

Step 3: Cook and Simmer
Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring now and again. The flavors will develop and the sauce will get thicker.
If necessary, add additional salt, pepper, or sugar after tasting and adjusting the seasoning.

Blend in Step Four (Optional)
For a Silky Sauce:
Use an immersion blender in the pan to mix the sauce to the desired consistency if you like it smoother. Another option is to put the sauce in a standard blender and pulse it until it’s smooth.

Step 5: Serve Finish and Garnish

Turn off the heat as soon as the sauce has thickened and the flavors have combined. Add the fresh basil and whisk to incorporate.
Serve the sauce as a dipping sauce, on pizza, or over pasta. If desired, garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Advice:

Modify Consistency: To get the right consistency if the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or vegetable broth.
Extra Flavor: You can add a little red wine to the onions and garlic while they are cooking and allow it decrease before adding the tomatoes for a richer taste.
Storage: You can freeze this homemade tomato sauce for up to three months or keep it in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.

This homemade tomato sauce gives your favorite foods a rich, new flavor and is simple to prepare.