Canned Spaghetti Sauce
A delicious and versatile homemade spaghetti sauce that is easy to make and perfect for busy households.
Ingredients
Tomato Base
- 24 cups Reduced & Pureed Tomatoes Fresh or canned tomatoes can be used.
Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 Tbsp. Onion Powder
- 2 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Tbsp. Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
- 12 Tbsp. Lemon Juice For balancing acidity.
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar or monk fruit sweetener Optional, to balance the acid.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing your tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes, reduce and puree them until smooth.
- In a large pot, combine the pureed tomatoes with the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Mix the ingredients well.
Cooking
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 30 minutes, but longer for a richer flavor.
- Taste the sauce and add sugar or monk fruit sweetener if you want to balance the acidity.
- Once finished, remove the bay leaves.
- Ladle the hot sauce into sterilized jars or cans, leaving about an inch of headspace.
- Seal the jars and process them in a hot water bath if you wish to store them long-term.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to create your preferred taste. For a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce liquid content.