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smoked tomato sauce

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
@ravenhigheagle
Prescott, AZ

This is a zesty tomato-based sauce that is very versatile. I use it as a foundation for everything from enchilada sauce to spaghetti sauce. I make lots of it when tomatoes are at their peek in the summer, to freeze for the winter when I want the taste of fresh tomatoes.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For smoked tomato sauce

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 10 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    diced sweet onion
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 can
    (8-ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (14-ounces)whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    smoked tomatoes or canned fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced fresh oregano
  • 1/2 c
    chpped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    + 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

How To Make smoked tomato sauce

  • 1
    In a heavy stock pot, combine the olive oil, garlic, and onion over medium heat and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • 2
    Add the wine and turn the heat to high, cooking for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the crushed tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, smoked tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and sugar and bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by one-fourth.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and puree in a food processor or blender. Do this in batches.
  • 6
    'serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 14 days.
  • 7
    This sauce can be frozen.
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