Farmers market season is the best! This tomato sauce is easy to make and includes all ingredients that are plentiful this time of year.
The farmers market is the best!
Look at all those colors... ready to simmer down!
Farmers Market Fresh Tomato Sauce
Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients:
4 cups tomatoes*, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
7 oz tomato paste
2 tablespoons relish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
*A variety of tomatoes works great, for example: cherry tomatoes and roma tomatoes!
Directions:
1. In a large pan saute the tomatoes, onion, and pepper for 5 - 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomato paste, relish, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 60 minutes. Stirring occasionally while simmering.
3. For a smooth sauce puree with an immersion blender. For a thicker sauce -serve as is!
Serving suggestions: serve over zucchini noodles or whole wheat pasta.
