Homemade Tomato Sauce Freezer Recipe
Our Homemade Tomato Sauce recipe is packed with the robust flavors of tomatoes and fragrant herbs, it is the perfect base for countless dishes, bringing a homemade touch to even the quickest of meals.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
- 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 28 oz diced tomatoes can
- 6 oz tomato paste can
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil diced (or 1 1/2 tbsp dried basil)
- 5 cloves garlic minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
Instructions
Freezer Prep Directions
- Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions
- Dump contents of the freezer bag to a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Stir and serve. (Serve over pasta, veggies, chicken parm, etc...)
Instant Pot Directions
- Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, plus ½ cup water.
- Set to High Pressure for 8 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
- Stir and serve. (Serve over pasta, veggies, chicken parm, etc...)
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free
- Recipe is naturally gluten free.
- Recipe is naturally dairy free.
Freezer Labels
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 27.1gProtein: 3.9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 6498mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 9.1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 188mgIron: 11mg
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