Can you make crockpot spaghetti sauce?

Absolutely! I tested this in my slow cooker, and it works just the same. You’ll skip the first step of caramelizing the onions and simply dump everything in the pot. Simply crack the lid and cook it over low for 4-6 hours, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Follow steps 5 and 6 above and that’s it!

How do you thicken up tomato sauce?

The tomato sauce will thicken up if you let it simmer for a bit longer. Check often for your preferred thickness.

How long will this homemade tomato sauce recipe last in the fridge?

This homemade tomato sauce recipe lasts 5-7 days in the fridge.

Do I have to peel tomatoes for the sauce?

Nope! You don’t have to peel any tomatoes for this tomato sauce recipe.

Can homemade tomato sauce be frozen?

Yes! I recommend freezing in one-quart freezer-safe bags. Since most jars of spaghetti sauce are 28-32 ounces, one bag is about the same.

Why boil tomatoes before making sauce?

Some recipes call for boiling tomatoes to peel them before making the sauce. This tomato sauce recipe skips that step and jumps right into making the sauce!

Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe Using Fresh Tomatoes

Name: Homemade Tomato Sauce Using Fresh Tomatoes
Prep time: 00:10
Cook time: 03:00
Total time: 03:10
Yield: 2-3 quarts
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: onion; olive oil; garlic; fresh tomatoes; carrots; bell peppers; dried basil; salt; pepper

Homemade Tomato Sauce Using Fresh Tomatoes

This frugal, easy homemade tomato sauce recipe uses fresh tomatoes WITH skins. The meatless Italian flavors are great for spaghetti, pasta, pizza, or soup! If you’re a meat lover, try my homemade 15 minute Italian meatballs and French bread.

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This quick and easy homemade tomato sauce recipe uses fresh tomatoes WITH skins. The smooth, rich Italian flavors are great for spaghetti, pasta, pizza, or soup!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 2-3 quarts 1x
Category: Sauces/Condiments
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, quartered
10 lbs fresh tomatoes, quartered
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, chopped (about 2 small)
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Measure the olive oil, onions and garlic in a very large stockpot. Cook the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until they are caramelized and medium-golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Add as many tomatoes as you can. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently squish about half of the tomatoes in the pot.
Bring the tomatoes to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
Uncover the pot and add any remaining tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Bring the sauce to a low boil and cook until the sauce is reduced by one quarter, about 2-4 hours.
Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until it’s smooth. If the sauce seems too thin, continue to cook until it’s the desired consistency.
Season with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Serve immediately. or let it cool slightly to can, or cool completely before storing in the freezer.

Notes

For Canning: Let it cool slightly after being cooked.
Store in Freeer: Let it cool completely before storing in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 104

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/tomato-sauce-fresh-tomatoes/