Description
A timeless, sun-kissed homemade tomato sauce with an authentic Provençal twist. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for endless culinary creations. Simplemented in 1 hour with pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 kg ripe tomatoes (type Roma preferred), fresh or canned (chopped or peeled)
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 teaspoon Provencal herbs (or fresh thyme, bay leaf, rosemary)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare ingredients: If using fresh tomatoes, blanch in boiling water, shock in ice water, remove skins and seeds
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
Sauté onions until softened (5-7 minutes), add garlic; cook 2 minutes
Add tomatoes with their juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and sugar
Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper
Simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, adjusting seasoning as needed
Blend to desired consistency (optional) with an immersion blender or standard blender
Notes
Use canned tomatoes for faster preparation (no need to blanch)
Storage: Refrigerate 4-5 days in airtight container or freeze in portioned bags up to 6 months
Add a pinch of cinnamon for a surprising depth of flavor
For smoother sauce: puree and pass through a sieve
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Apéritifs & sauces
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Provençal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg