How to make homemade spaghetti sauce. | Joyful Cook tomato sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Wash the tomatoes, red bell peppers, and chilies in vinegar or salt water.

Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and some seeds from the chilies to reduce spiciness.

Dice the tomatoes into small slices and transfer them into a bowl.

Transfer the diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers into a baking tray.

Add salt, pepper, and olive oil to the vegetables and toss everything well.

Put the baking tray in a preheated oven at 450°F and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes until charred.

Let the roasted vegetables cool a bit before blending, or blend immediately if your blender can handle hot food.

Transfer the roasted vegetables into a food processor and pulse blend to your desired texture.

Add about 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and blend again for a smoother consistency.

Transfer the blended sauce into jars or storage containers and let it cool completely before sealing.

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