Small-Batch Tomato Sauce

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Makes 1 quart of tomato sauce. A mother sauce, meant for pastas and meatballs, zucchini, eggplant — wherever you need a good tomato sauce.
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Ingredients for 4

  • 1 lb of on-vine, ripe or heirloom tomatoes

  • 1 lb of ripe cherry tomatoes, any colors

  • 1/2 chopped sweet onion

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 8 fresh basil leaves

  • kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Step 1

    Cut tomatoes into quarters, leave cherry tomatoes whole.

  • Step 2

    Rough chop onion & garlic (or use press),(will be blended later)

  • Step 3

    Add all ingredients into 1 gallon ziplock

  • Step 4

    Bring to temperature 185 deg F (85 C) and hold for 1 hour

  • Step 5

    Remove bag from water bath and discard thyme sprigs. Carefully transfer contents of bag to a food processor or blender. Purée for 20-30 seconds or pulse until your desired consistency (fine or chunky). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

  • Step 6

    Additionally you can simmer for 30-60 minutes for a less acidic and more mellow sauce.

  • Step 7

    Serve with your favorite pasta or store in the fridge in a mason jar. It will keep for about 5 days.

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