Homemade Tomato Sauce

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently plunge whole tomatoes into the boiling water until the skin begins to peel, approximately 1 minute. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them to the ice bath. Allow them to cool until they are comfortable to handle. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Peel the skin from the tomatoes. Squeeze out the seeds and roughly chop 8 of the tomatoes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Puree the chopped tomatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Finely chop the remaining 2 tomatoes and set aside. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the onion becomes softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Pour in the pureed tomatoes, then stir in the chopped tomatoes, Burgundy wine, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning. Add the celery stalks and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Stir in the tomato paste; continue to simmer for an additional 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Discard the celery stalks and bay leaf before serving. Enjoy this flavorful tomato sauce with your favorite pasta, pizza, or other dishes.