BASIC TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Even if you've never canned before, the ease and simplicity of using this sauce will encourage you to preserve its flavor with a boiling-water bath! Grab a jar off the shelf and dinner is ready in minutes! From Southern Living magazine. This would make a great gift, in a basket with pasta, a wooden spoon, some wine.....
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Sauces
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash tomatoes.
- Dip each tomato in boiling water 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split.
- Plunge immediately into ice water; core, peel, and quarter tomatoes.
- Place 4 cups of tomatoes in a large stockpot; crush tomatoes.
- Quickly bring to a boil over high heat, stirring vigorously; gradually add remaining quartered tomatoes, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours.
- Remove from heat; stir in basil.
- Add 1 tbls.
- lemon juice and 1/2 tsp.
- salt to each pint jar.
- Immediately pack hot tomatoes into hot jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top.
- Carefully run a nonmetallic spatula around inside of jars to remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
- Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
- Process in boiling-water bath 35 minutes.
- Yield: 6 pints.
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Stuart William
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a basic tomato basil sauce. It's easy to make, flavorful, and versatile. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and delicious tomato sauce recipe.
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[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.
Karen Banda
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was very flavorful.
M Asis
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it!
The Great Legend
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Owusu Collins
[email protected]Yummy!
Lara Safia
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is always delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.
jazlan saqlain
[email protected]This is a great basic tomato basil sauce recipe. It's easy to follow and the sauce turns out delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread.
Maggie Odhiambo
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it! I served it over pasta, and it was the perfect dish for a summer gathering.
Sakith Tikshana
[email protected]This is my go-to tomato basil sauce recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and always turns out delicious. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which gives it a really bright flavor.
Mitunjoy Dey
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so versatile - I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers.
Sajid Islam
[email protected]This is a fantastic recipe! The sauce was flavorful, fresh, and easy to make. I added a bit of garlic and oregano to taste, and it turned out perfect. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.