Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes International Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Italian Vegetarian Recipes Homemade Pizza Sauce 5.0 (13) 13 Reviews This recipe for garden-fresh pizza sauce makes a batch large enough to top several pizzas. You can make it right now with fresh tomatoes, but if you have a bumper crop or just want to buy a lot of in-season tomatoes and put them up for another day, canning is not your only option: try freezing them. Just remove the cores and freeze them whole. Then, turn your frozen tomatoes into pizza sauce any time of the year. 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: 2 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 5 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian 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 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 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 the consistency of pizza sauce, about 2 hours. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or sugar. Transfer the sauce to a blender, add tomato paste and blend until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) 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) 44 Calories 2g Fat 5g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Calories 44 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 887IU 18% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 18mcg 5% Sodium 222mg 10% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 14mg 3% Potassium 279mg 6% 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