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Roma Tomato Sauce

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Posted:8/6/18
Updated:8/25/21
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Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that’s perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

Creamy Thick Roma Tomato Sauce

It’s August so you know what that means, right? Our tomato plants are giving us pounds of tomatoes to pick every day! Usually I collect the week’s tomatoes and spend hours in the kitchen on the weekend making sauces (sweet and spicy and slow cooker), diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes.  And of course Fresh Tomato Salsa – what would be a August be without salsa?  

Fresh Roma Tomatoes Cut Up For Sauce

My go to favorite homemade tomato sauce is Cherry Tomato Sauce, but this year we only grew Roma tomatoes so I wanted to create a recipe that was 1) easy 2) delicious 3) let the roma tomato taste shine!    Let me introduce you to Homemade Roma Tomato Sauce!

How to Make Tomato Sauce Video

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Let’s talk about easy this homemade sauce is. I have amazing news for you. Are you ready?

First, you use fresh tomatoes.

Second… are you really ready for this?

You don’t need to blanch or peel your tomatoes for this tomato sauce!  Seriously!  High 5! 

I really wanted to make a easy sauce.  During the Summer, I want to limit my time spent stirring sauces over the hot stove and instead chase my little one around with water balloons.   This sauce is simple and doesn’t require any fancy blanching or peeling techniques.  We’re just going to use the tomatoes whole.  Trust me on this one.

What type of tomatoes should I use for tomato sauce?

Garden Tomato Sauce

Quick answer to a commonly asked question. Do I need to use roma tomatoes?  No, you can use any type of tomato you want.  You might need to boil them for longer depending on their water content, but any type of tomato will work!  

How to Make Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Cut up your tomatoes into about 1-2 inch pieces and add to a large pot.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.   Depending on how many tomatoes I have, I will double or triple the batch to make it all at once.

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

Bring your tomatoes to a boil and watch how they will break down.  You can see your tomatoes are already starting to turn into a sauce! 

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

You can see how the peels of the tomatoes started coming off the tomatoes naturally due to the hot temperature.   By the way, the tomatoes taste amazing already!

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

Now mince some garlic.

Minced Garlic for Tomato Sauce

And measure out your olive oil.  By the way, can I just say how good of a deal it is to buy olive oil in a bulk container if you use it often?  Olive oil is a must have for our Summer vegetables! We save so much money buying it this way!

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

Add your olive oil to the pot and grab your immersion blender.  It’s another must have item for Summer because it also makes the best tomato soup (recipe coming soon!)! If you don’t have a immersion blender you can transfer to a blender or food processor, but be careful because it’s very hot!

Immersion Blender for Tomato Sauce

Now give it a few seconds of the immersion blender, and blend until your desired sauce thickness.  

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

I like a sauce that’s slightly chunky but yet still smooth.  Does that make sense? I don’t think so, but here’s what my sauce looks like!

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

PERFECT, right?

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

You can serve the sauce immediately (on some good pasta!) or store in the refrigerator for a few days.  I always make at least one jar to store in the refrigerator to serve for dinner soon.

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

This sauce is so delicious!  I love how the taste of the Roma Tomatoes really shines through!

Alternatively you can also freeze the sauce for later usage (like in a few months!).   I always have bags (and bags) of tomato sauce in my freezer so I make quite a number of these.  Is there anything better than fresh garden tomato sauce when it’s snowing in January?

Freezing Tomato Sauce In Freezer Bags

This is now my official favorite tomato sauce to make with roma tomatoes!

Canning Roma Tomato Sauce

Now time to go pick some tomatoes and get making  sauce!  Enjoy this Roma Tomato Sauce everyone!

PS.  Have too many? Here’s how to freeze tomatoes.

Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that's perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing.

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Roma Tomato Sauce recipe that requires no peeling or blanching! This is a easy creamy sauce that’s perfect for growing garden tomatoes! Serve on pasta, or use later by canning or freezing. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
serves 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds tomatoes cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add tomatoes to a large pot.  Add salt and pepper and stir.  Bring tomatoes to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 20 minutes.  The tomatoes will start to break down and more liquid will form.
  • Add garlic and olive oil to the pot and stir.   Use immersion blender on low and blend until desired sauce thickness. 
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator to use in a few days.  
  •  Alternatively you can freeze in freezer bags to use for later months.

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Notes

Recipe makes approximately 8 cups of sauce.   Adjust recipe according to how many tomatoes you have.  Often I will double or triple the batch. 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 87kcal (4%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:homemade tomato sauce, roma tomato sauce
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  1. Lorraine says

    September 17, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    What a great recipe – just made your sauce and it was so easy and fast – will freeze in Zip Lock Bags as you suggested – thank you so much

    Reply
  2. Mindy says

    September 11, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Can you can this recipe?

    Reply
  3. Rocco says

    September 5, 2022 at 8:11 am

    I grew Roma tomato’s , basil and oregano in my vegetable garden. I added the fresh herbs and a bay leaf to my sauce. It came out amazing! Thanks for the easy recipe.

    Reply
  4. Susie says

    September 4, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    Can you can this recipe instead of freezing and how would you do it

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 5, 2022 at 10:54 am

      Hey Susie, yes, we can this recipe! You can either pressure can or water bath can – however you prefer.

      Reply
      • Heather says

        September 10, 2022 at 8:06 am

        So if I’m canning the sauce using a water bath how long so I cook? Please give me all the details!

        Reply
  5. Angela says

    August 31, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    Hi Pamela .thanks so much for your prompt response as I ma making your delicious sauce as we speak. It is alright if the sauce sits out for a bit until cooled and should I cover it while doing so? Also, if I do put it in the refrigerator, should I wait a bit before doing so? Lastly, you had mentioned if you wanted the sauce to be thicker, you could add tomato paste. Do you use one small can or not that much? Thanks again!!!

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    August 31, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Question regarding this spaghetti sauce. What is the best way to cool it down before putting it into freezer bags. Do you put it into the refrigerator or just let it sit out at room temperature until it is cool enough to put into freeze bags.

    Reply
  7. Angela says

    August 31, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    Question regarding this spaghetti sauce. What is the best way to cool it down before putting it into freezer bags. Do you put it into the refrigerator and just let it sit out at room temperature until it is cool enough to put freeze.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 31, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Hey Angela, you can do either. If I just don’t have the time to cool down and bag that day, I’ll put it in the fridge until the next day to do. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lyn Williams says

    August 23, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    I would like to put the sauce in litter sealers Do I need to do a water bath

    Reply
  9. Holly says

    August 20, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    This is amazing my family loves it. I just keep taste testing it!!

    Reply
  10. Brian m says

    August 3, 2022 at 9:57 pm

    I found Roma tomatoes on sale and this recipe is exactly what I was hoping to find, I followed exactly and added a touch fresh basil after the blending step! It was soo good I will definitely repeat!!

    Reply
  11. Kara S says

    July 28, 2022 at 8:39 am

    Question: I like this recipe, but I would like to thicken it by cooking it for a longer time. How much longer can I cook it before it turns to paste?

    Reply
  12. Joy says

    July 24, 2022 at 11:34 am

    Just stumbled across this and I had loads of tomatoes that I picked this morning. Delicious – smooth like silk. I added lots more garlic and fresh basil. I could eat it with a spoon!!!

    Reply
  13. S. Deppen says

    July 11, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    I am making this for the first time but don’t have a scale. About how many cups of cut up tomatoes do you think ONE round of this recipe is?

    Reply
  14. Lori Esau says

    July 9, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    I love that you don’t have to peel them! I’m going to try my VitaMix. 😎
    Do you have a spaghetti sauce recipe?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      I have quite a few Lori, my favs are the roasted cherry tomato sauce and roma tomato sauce, here’s a link: (enjoy!!) https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/?s=tomato+sauce

      Reply
  15. Suzanne Newland says

    June 15, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    Love this recipe, made it right after I saw it. My husband and son couldn’t believe how few ingredients were used said it is much better than store bought. Can’t wait to use it for personal pizzas.

    Reply
  16. Cyndi says

    February 13, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    So easy to make and tastes AMAZING!! I’m kinda sensitive to spices, so I put in fresh rosemary in place of the garlic – so good!

    Reply
  17. Sharon Sanderson says

    September 10, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    Hiw do you get rid of the tomato skin?

    Reply
  18. Liz. Nolan says

    September 4, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    This turned out great. I will definitely be making it again and again. Love the fresh taste.

    Reply
  19. Ann says

    August 30, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    How do I thicken the sauce.?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 30, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      You could add tomato paste to thicken, or boil to reduce the liquid.

      Reply
    • Elle says

      September 10, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      You can thicken the sauce by cooking it down ala “reduction.” Use a wide skillet for this rather than a pot to allow for faster evaporation. As it reduces it will thicken and become saltier too.

      Reply
  20. Paul says

    August 27, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Following your recipe, mine (garden-grown-only tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions) turned out great! Thank You, that was awesome and now I’m exploring other recipes like Wow the Amish Stuffing! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  21. Jenna says

    August 21, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    So, why do we even ever have to take off peels, or skim scum, or any of that? Why did my grandma remove the seeds with that turning thing? Is it for lack of an immersion blender? My tomato sauce mind wonders!!

    Reply
    • Elle says

      September 10, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      I am guessing they removed seeds and skins for aesthetics and texture. I like keeping all that on because it’s less work and zero waste.

      Reply
    • danleep11 says

      November 6, 2021 at 10:47 am

      I won’t comment on your grandmother’s methods of saucing tomatoes, but I can give a hint that is wonderful, time saving and has no waste. When preparing your tomatoes, and one can use any tomato, ie, red, yellow, purple, etc. beefsteak, roma, volunteer, cherry, etc…clean the tomatoes and remove the green stem and if the stem end on the tomato is very large and tough, remove it (a little bit of waste). Note: different colored tomatoes will provide different colored sauce, ie, yellow tomatoes result in a yellow sauce, etc…all good and tasty. Cut the large tomatoes into chunks leaving the smaller tomatoes as is, and place them in a good blender…skins, seeds and the tender stem ends…and wiz them into a sauce, as smooth as one likes. (Food processors and hand blenders will not create a smooth sauce.) Dump into your cooking pot and continue until all tomatoes are processed. Season your sauce as desired. Cook, caring not to burn the bottom of the pot. Preserve the sauce as desired, ie, freeze, can, etc. I am finished in half the time, half the expended energy and with an end product that is just as good or better than any other method!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        August 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
  22. Lindsay says

    August 18, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    This was such a great recipe! So easy, but it tastes like it took all day. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2021 at 9:32 am

      So happy to hear you liked this sauce Lindsay! Thanks for commenting! 🙂

      Reply
  23. JoAnn says

    August 14, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    This is my go to recipe for tomato sauce. Thank you!

    Reply
  24. Kelli says

    August 13, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    Do I need to give this a hot bath if I can them?

    Reply
  25. Robert says

    August 10, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Used as a guide for a quick reminder of how to cook up my mini romas.
    Thank you

    Reply
  26. Mary Miller says

    August 7, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Can this recipe be canned for shelf life instead of freezing?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 8, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      Yes Mary, you can can this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Kelli says

      August 13, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      If I can these, will it require a hot bath?

      Reply
  27. David says

    July 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

    Stupid question: To boil the tomatoes, do you put them in water, or will they boil in their own juice?

    Reply
    • agross says

      August 8, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      not a stupid question but no one answered it. now what? i know tomatoes have a lot of water, so perhaps no? please advise. why comment if no one is there?

      Reply
      • Pamela says

        August 8, 2021 at 9:10 pm

        Hey agross, no water is needed, just the tomatoes! 🙂 Enjoy the sauce!

        Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 8, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      Hey David, the tomatoes will break down into sauce, no water needed! Hope this helps, enjoy the sauce!

      Reply
  28. SUSAN says

    July 7, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    Have you made this in a slow cooker? If so, can you tell me how you did it?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 8, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Stay tuned for a slow cooker tomato sauce recipe this Summer!

      Reply
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