Fresh Crock Pot Tomato Sauce
Experience the ultimate comfort of homemade flavor with this Fresh Crock Pot Tomato Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with the vibrant taste of garden-fresh ingredients. Made with ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, fragrant basil and oregano, and a touch of garlic and onion sautéed in olive oil, this sauce is the epitome of simplicity and richness. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, it simmers to perfection over six hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether served over tender pasta, spread on homemade pizza, or stored for future meals, this versatile, gluten-free tomato sauce is your new go-to for easy, wholesome cooking. Pair it with freshly grated Parmesan for an unforgettable culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 large Fresh tomatoes (Roma or plum recommended)
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Start by prepping the fresh tomatoes. Bring a large pot of water to boil, score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato, and blanch them in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the tomatoes to an ice water bath. Peel off the skins and roughly chop. Set aside.
Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In the crock pot, combine the peeled and chopped tomatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, fresh basil leaves, fresh oregano, tomato paste, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn’t stick to the sides.
After 6 hours, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency. For chunks of tomatoes, blend lightly; for a smooth sauce, blend thoroughly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to balance the flavors.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing. Serve over cooked pasta, use as a pizza base, or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2463 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4218 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
