Tomato Frito
Elevate your homemade cooking with the rich and aromatic flavors of *Tomato Frito*, a classic Spanish tomato sauce that’s perfect for pasta, rice, meats, or as a flavorful dip. This recipe starts with ripe, juicy tomatoes that are blanched, peeled, and simmered alongside sautéed onion, fragrant garlic, and a delicate mix of basil, bay leaf, and spices for a well-rounded taste. A touch of sugar balances the acidity, while olive oil adds a luxurious texture to the sauce. After slow-cooking to perfection, you can choose to blend it into a silky purée or leave it rustic and chunky—either way, the result is irresistibly versatile. With just 15 minutes of prep time and bold Mediterranean ingredients, this homemade Tomato Frito is your ticket to vibrant, comforting meals, fresh from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60 ml olive oil
- 5 grams sugar
- 5 grams salt
- 2 grams freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Begin by preparing the tomatoes: bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until the skins start to peel away. Remove the tomatoes, and once cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.
Season the mixture with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf for extra depth of flavor.
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes. Allow the sauce to thicken and reduce, enhancing the flavors.
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and discard it.
Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can skip this step.
Return the sauce to the skillet if blended, and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Allow the basil to infuse flavors for a couple of minutes before serving.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or let it cool and store in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2024 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3473 mg | 74% | |
*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.
