Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 to 6 basil leaves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Directions
In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
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By missjennifernco...
FAIRBURN, 49
on June 02, 2013
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Yes, it really is orange... I ended up needing a full stick of butter to round out that acidic taste... I also had to add a few more spices to get it where I wanted it to be taste wise. Overall I guess it works. I think I will try it again. It makes a lot of sauce! There are only 3 of us so this will last a long time..
By lisaintexas
Fort Worth, Texas
on December 16, 2012
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This sauce is awesome! It does make a lot and I did use San Marzano canned tomatoes. I also used quite a bit of butter to cut the acidity. It was perfect! It freezes very well and has been nice to take out for dishes to have fresh tomato sauce like meatballs and parmesan chicken. I will definitely make this again!
By Erica2485
Grandview, 65
on November 01, 2012
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This was a very tasty sauce!!! I always tried to make my own tomato sauce but it never turned out right. You can make this sauce for any dish like lasagna, spaghetti or even pizza. This is a sauce that I will make for years to come.
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