Freezer Tomato Sauce

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/30/2020

When life gives you tomatoes, make tomato sauce—for the whole year.

Preserve this delicious produce so you can enjoy fresh tomato sauce all year long.

1 hr Prep: 40 min Cook: 20 min
Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (6)

  • 16 medium to large ripe, but firm, heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon white balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato and place on parchment with X side up.
  3. Roast tomatoes 20 to 30 minutes, until skin begins to pull away at the X. Remove pan from oven and let tomatoes cool.
  4. When cool enough to handle, core each tomato and peel skin away from meat of tomato using a sharp knife. Work over a large nonreactive bowl to catch juices.
  5. Coarsely chop tomatoes in bowl using knife or scissors, or squish with your hands. Add basil, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Label clean glass jars, freezer boxes or bags. Fill containers two-thirds full with sauce; seal or close and place in freezer up to 6 months. Makes about 12 cups, depending on size of tomatoes.

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