How We Make Sicilian Tomato Sauce That Lasts All Winter!

ripe tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes provide convenience and consistency.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrition while dried basil is more affordable.

fresh garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: garlic salt

Garlic powder offers convenience and longer shelf life.

In a large heavy-based pot, heat a generous amount of olive oil.

Add the whole garlic cloves, then add the chopped tomatoes directly into the pot along with a generous pinch of salt.

Stir well, add the basil, bring to a simmer, and cook gently for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a separate large frying pan, heat some olive oil.

Add the chopped vegetables and cook until softened and lightly golden.

Pour in half of the tomato sauce from Batch 1 and simmer together for about 7–8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Sterilise the jars as shown in the video. Fill them with the sauce, place the lids on, and submerge them in hot water in a saucepan for 10–15 minutes. Once you hear the water boiling, turn the heat down and allow it to cool naturally until the jars are safe to handle.

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