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🍅 Recipe — Homemade tomato sauce with Italian tomatoes from Quebec (freezer recipe)

When Quebec Italian tomatoes drop to $0.99/lb at Adonis , it's the perfect time to cook and stock your freezer. Italian tomatoes are perfect for sauces: they contain less water, more flesh, and give a creamy texture. This simple recipe for homemade tomato sauce is economical, tasty, and stores very well in mason jars or freezer bags.


Ingredients (for 6 to 8 500 ml jars)

  • 5 lbs of Italian tomatoes from Quebec

  • 2 yellow onions, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to reduce acidity)

  • 1 small bunch of fresh basil (or 1 tbsp dried basil)

  • 1 tsp dried oregano


Preparation

  1. Prepare the tomatoes : wash, cut into quarters, and remove any hard parts. No need to peel if you're blending the sauce afterwards.

  2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic.

  3. Add the tomatoes and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add salt, pepper, sugar (if using), basil and oregano.

  5. For a smooth sauce, use a hand blender and puree. For a rustic texture, leave as is.

  6. Adjust the seasoning.

  7. Let cool, then store in sterilized mason jars or in the freezer.


Economical tips and conservation

  • Freezing : Divide the sauce into 500 ml portions in jars or freezer bags. Keep for 6 months.

  • Recipe base : This sauce serves as a base for pasta, pizza, lasagna or even as a stew base.

  • Batch cooking : take advantage of the tomato season to make a large quantity at once.


This homemade tomato sauce recipe with Italian tomatoes from Quebec is the perfect example of smart, economical cooking. With prices as low as $0.99/lb, it's time to stock up your freezer and enjoy local flavors all winter long.


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