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Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Heirloom Tomato Sauce

A homemade heirloom tomato sauce recipe is a Fresh heirloom tomato pasta sauce recipe that is made with heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Cups
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Lbs Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion Finely Chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped or Torn
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper Optional
  • 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar Optional

Method
 

  1. Score an “X” at the bottom of each garden-fresh tomato, then blanch it.
  2. Peel the tomatoes by hand, then roughly chop or blend until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
  5. Pour the blended tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Let the sauce simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  7. Stir in fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.