Homemade Spaghetti Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes and Garlic

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

dried oregano

🥗Healthier: fresh oregano

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Fresh oregano provides vibrant flavor, while Italian seasoning is often cheaper.

Chop 6 pounds of roma tomatoes, leaving the skins on.

Chop 1 large onion and 8-10 garlic cloves.

Add 1/4 cup olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Stir in the chopped garlic and cook briefly.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan.

After about 30 minutes, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 tablespoon of basil, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Add 6 ounces of tomato paste and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 to 2 hours.

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