How to Make Pasta Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

If you grow tomatoes, you know that when they come in they come in by the bushels. Making a pasta sauce that is healthful and delicious will help you use them up so they don't go to waste.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fresh tomatoes
• Fresh or dried basil
• Fresh or dried oregano
• A large saucepot
• A Cuisinart or food processor
• Fresh garlic
• Olive oil

1. Measure out 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat in the pan.

2. Chop 2 or 3 garlic cloves finely, and add to the oil. Stir fry for a few minutes, then remove from the heat.

3. Cut 6 to 8 fresh tomatoes into quarters, then puree them in your food processor. If you have fresh herbs, add them and puree them as well.

4. Pour the tomato mixture into the saucepot. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano and basil if you didn't add any fresh herbs in Step 3.

5. Cook down for about an hour or until the mixture is no longer soupy.

6. Add one teaspoon of sea salt, and serve over pasta.

Tips & Warnings

• For a different taste, add other herbs such as lemon basil or marjoram.
• A splash of red wine vinegar will give it a little kick.
• Don't overcook.

[singhizpraise]

on 7/27/2009 This article was exactly what I was looking for! I used my own fresh tomatoes and herbs and followed the directions to puree the tomatoes and cook them. It was delicious! Thank you!