Fresh, homemade tomato sauce makes a world of a difference in pastas, pizzas, and everything in between. A real tomato sauce takes all day to make, so just let the crockpot do the work for you.
4 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
6 ounces tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Combine the ingredients in the crock pot and mix well.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the tomatoes are completely soft.
To store the tomato sauce, let cool completely then place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Since canned tomatoes are softer than fresh, you will need to reduce the cooking time. Start checking them for doneness after about 4 hours.
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reviews & comments
August 30, 2014
The recipe is really a nobrainer but it's nice because you don't have to stir. Also I don't add the paste, I just leave the lid ajar during part of the time so it reduces down. Good flavor.