Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Healthy Sauce Recipes Healthy Pasta Sauce Recipes Healthy Tomato Sauce Recipes Garden Tomato Sauce 5.0 (1) 1 Review This garden-fresh tomato sauce is a delicious way to use summer-ripe tomatoes. Or freeze whole tomatoes and make this sauce later on in the winter. Just remove the cores and freeze them whole. Then, turn your frozen tomatoes into a garden-fresh sauce any time of the year. For pizza sauce: In Step 2, cook until thickened to about the consistency of pizza sauce, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from the heat, transfer to a blender, add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and blend until smooth. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 55 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 5 pounds cored whole tomatoes, fresh or frozen 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh 1 ¾ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1-2 teaspoons sugar (optional) Directions If using fresh tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Make a small X in the bottom of each tomato and plunge into the boiling water until the skins are slightly loosened, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Peel with a paring knife, starting at the X. If using frozen tomatoes, run each under warm water and peel or rub the skin off. Thaw in the refrigerator or defrost in the microwave until mostly thawed. Chop the tomatoes, reserving any juice. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (and any juice), basil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar (if using). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or sugar. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 72 Calories 4g Fat 9g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 72 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 5g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 1437IU 29% Vitamin C 25mg 28% Folate 30mcg 7% Sodium 349mg 15% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 22mg 5% Potassium 442mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved