Homemade tomato sauce: learn how to make it in a healthy way

Did you know that making your own tomato sauce can be healthier than consuming ready-made, processed ones?

This is because store-bought tomato sauce has many additives and preservatives, which are not necessarily good for our health.

These may include colorings, thickeners, flavorings, and other chemicals that may be unhealthy in large quantities.

Additionally, many ready-made tomato sauces are high in sugar and sodium, which can lead to health problems such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and heart problems.

Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Now let's learn how to prepare a homemade tomato sauce, start by separating the following ingredients:

• 15 very red tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 cup of water;
• scallion;
• basil;
• 3 bay leaves;
• 2 tablespoons of oil;
• 1 chopped medical onion;
• salt to taste;
• pepper to taste;
• ½ cup of sugar;
• crushed garlic.

Start by placing the chopped tomato and water in a blender, blending everything until the tomato is completely dissolved and set aside.

In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onion and wait for it to start browning. When it starts, add the tomato sauce as well.

Don't forget to season with salt, pepper and a little sugar. At this stage, you need to mix well until all the ingredients are completely diluted.

Add the bay leaf and let it cook over low heat for about 20 minutes so that the flavor can develop.

Once the 20 minutes are up, add the basil and chives, which are optional, and let cook for another 5 minutes.

Once this is done, your homemade tomato sauce will be ready to be consumed in its healthy and delicious version. It can be used in lasagnas, Bolognese pasta and many other dishes.

Plus, you can control the ingredients and amount of salt to suit your dietary preferences. It’s a versatile base for many delicious recipes.

Many people also risk adding coconut oil, as well as nutmeg, an ingredient that will enhance the flavor and give a special touch to your preparation, with its more distinct flavor used in many different dishes.

How to store the sauce?

More than knowing how to prepare a homemade tomato sauce recipe, it is necessary to know how to keep it fresh and safe so that it can be consumed for longer periods.

And the first step is to let the sauce cool down to room temperature so that it doesn't condense inside the container.

Speaking of containers, the choice is clear: it needs to be an airtight jar, made of glass or plastic, with a tightly sealed lid.

Make sure the container is freezer or refrigerator safe, depending on how long you plan to store the sauce.

Before storing, label the sauce with the date it was prepared so you know how long it has been stored.

The place where you store it will depend on your consumption level. If you consume it within 10 days, the ideal is to store it in the refrigerator. However, if you live alone, for example, the ideal is to separate it into smaller containers and freeze it.