Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

Enjoy the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes in this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with ripe tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this sauce is perfect for topping your favorite pasta dishes. It's a flavorful and healthy alternative to store-bought sauces. With a preparation time of 30 minutes, you can have a delicious homemade sauce on the table in no time. This recipe is suitable for vegetarians and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a small 'X' on the bottom of each tomato with a knife. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Peel off the tomato skins and chop them into small pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, fresh parsley, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Use a blender or food processor to puree the sauce until smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the skillet and heat it over low heat until warmed through.
8. Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.

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