Homemade tomato sauce for pasta, pizza and meat – simple, fragrant and versatile

Homemade tomato sauce for pasta, pizza and meat – simple, fragrant and versatile recept

Name: Homemade tomato sauce for pasta, pizza and meat – simple, fragrant and versatile
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 kg ripe tomatoes; 1 kg red sweet peppers; 250 g green sweet peppers; 5 cloves garlic (pressed); 1 handful chopped parsley; ½ tablespoon salt (to taste); 200 ml olive oil; 200 ml 5% vinegar

Easy to prepare
8 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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A simple homemade tomato sauce made from tomatoes, peppers and herbs. Exact ingredients, step-by-step instructions, total preparation time and number of servings. Great for pasta, pizza and with meat.

When you want a “base” for everything – pasta, pizza, roast chicken and grilled meat – this tomato sauce is a safe bet. It’s made from fresh tomatoes, two types of peppers, garlic and parsley. Vinegar and olive oil balance the sweetness of the tomatoes, resulting in a full, lightly spicy flavor. Make a larger batch and can some of it – you’ll be ready anytime.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

3 kg ripe tomatoes
1 kg red sweet peppers
250 g green sweet peppers
5 cloves garlic (pressed)
1 handful chopped parsley
½ tablespoon salt (to taste)
200 ml olive oil
200 ml 5% vinegar

Preparation procedure

Blending the tomatoes Wash the tomatoes, cut them into pieces and blend until smooth (hand blender/food processor).
Sauce base Pour the olive oil and vinegar into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the blended tomatoes, stir and cook for 35–40 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Vegetables and herbs Meanwhile, cut the red and green peppers into small cubes. Add the peppers, pressed garlic, chopped parsley and salt to the pot. Add pepper or a pinch of sugar to taste. Cook for another 15 minutes so the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
Filling jars (optional – canning) Prepare sterile jars and lids (boil for 10 min, or in the oven at 110 °C for 10–15 min). Pour the hot sauce into the jars up to the rim, clean the edges, close tightly and turn upside down. Let cool and store in a cool, dark place. Consume opened sauce in the refrigerator within 3–4 days; it can also be frozen in portions.

Total preparation time

Preparation of ingredients: 15–20 min
Cooking: 50–55 min
Filling jars (optional): 10 min
Total: approx. 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min

Number of servings

8 servings (approx. 2.5–3 liters of sauce depending on thickness)

Conclusion

A versatile tomato sauce that smells of summer and works in hundreds of ways. For pasta, just top with Parmesan and basil; for pizza, add oregano; for meat, season with chili and garlic. Make a batch for the pantry — it saves time and last-minute dinners.