Easy and Delicious Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe

TLDRLearn how to make homemade pasta sauce using fresh tomatoes from the garden. This recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect for preserving your harvest.

Key insights

🍅Using a combination of slicing tomatoes and paste tomatoes creates a rich and flavorful sauce.

🥫The recipe explains how to properly preserve the pasta sauce by canning it.

🌿A homemade Italian seasoning mix adds a flavorful touch to the sauce.

🍝This recipe is versatile and can be used in various pasta dishes.

⏲️It takes about 30 minutes to cook down the tomatoes into a thick sauce.

Q&A

Can I use other types of tomatoes for this recipe?

Yes, you can use any variety of tomatoes, but paste tomatoes are recommended for a thicker sauce.

How long can I store the canned pasta sauce?

Canned pasta sauce can be stored for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place.

Can I freeze the pasta sauce instead of canning it?

Yes, you can freeze the pasta sauce in airtight containers for up to 6 months.

Can I adjust the amount of herbs in the Italian seasoning mix?

Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the herbs to your taste preferences.

Can I use this sauce for other dishes besides pasta?

Yes, this homemade pasta sauce can be used in various dishes like lasagna, pizza, or as a base for tomato soup.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, you'll learn how to make delicious homemade pasta sauce using fresh tomatoes from the garden.

03:05Learn the difference between slicing tomatoes and paste tomatoes and why they are both used in this recipe.

06:45Discover a time-saving shortcut for cooking down the tomatoes using a roaster.

08:13Find out how to make an Italian seasoning mix to add a burst of flavor to the sauce.

12:22Learn about the importance of adding citric acid to increase the acidity level of the sauce for water bath canning.