How to Make the Freshest Tomato Sauce | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and available year-round.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10-15 seconds.

Remove the tomatoes and let them sit for a few seconds to cool.

Peel the skin off the tomatoes.

Cut the tomatoes across to expose the seeds and press out the seeds and juice, leaving just the tomato flesh.

In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add 1/4 cup of coarsely chopped onion and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic.

Add a little bit of fresh thyme to the pan.

Add the tomato flesh to the pan along with the juice, salt, a dash of sugar, and fresh pepper.

Boil the mixture for 3-4 minutes.

Add a little piece of butter at the end.

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