7 Delicious Tomato Sauce Recipes
You spent the summer caring and growing those red beautiful tomatoes and now you have an abundance in the garden. Turn all those extra tomatoes into one of these delicious tomato sauce recipes.
Tip: Be sure to read the best tomatoes to grow to make tomato sauce.
We sharing easy recipes, crockpot recipes, and a vodka sauce recipe. What’s not to love. If you plan right you’ll have tasty tomato sauce all winter long.
7 Delicious Tomato Sauce Recipes
Enjoy these delicious tomato sauce recipes on your favorite pasta or veggies.
Love a tomato sauce you can make in the crockpot
Doesn't get much easier than this basic tomato sauce recipe
Follow this easy guide to make tomato sauce
Love this classic tomato sauce
If you grow San Marzano this is the tomato sauce recipe for you.
Roma tomatoes in abundance? Make this Roma tomato sauce recipe.
Because vodka sauce is our favorite kind of tomato sauce
Is Tomato Sauce Good For You?
According to LiveStrong “A cup of tomato sauce contains a quarter of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and fulfills half of your daily need for vitamin C. Tomatoes are also naturally rich in the antioxidant lycopene. Depending on how it’s prepared, tomato sauce also provides fiber.”
That works for us. We love tomatoes so knowing they are packed with vitamins makes us happy!
How Long Will Tomato Sauce Last in the Fridge?
We recommend using tomato sauce within 5 days of making it. After that our rule is when in doubt throw it out. You may be able to extend to 6 days, but our recommendation will always side on safety which is why we say 5.
Can You Freeze Tomato Sauce?
YES! Place one to two cups of tomato sauce in freezer bags or plastic containers and put in the freezer. Be sure to label with the date and use within 3 months.
Is Homemade Tomato Sauce Keto Friendly?
Yes, keto-friendly diets limit carbs and sugars. It’s best to make your own tomato sauce and eliminate any added sugar from the recipe.
Is Tomato Sauce Plant-Based Diet Friendly?
Of course! The whole point of plant-based diets is to eat, well, plants.
Are Tomatoes Really A Fruit?
Yep, they sure are! Scientifically speaking tomatoes are really a fruit, but nutritionists classified them as a vegetable and the designation stuck. Regardless if they are fruit or vegetable they are delicious and we love them.
Are Tomatoes Safe For Dogs?
According to PetMD cooked and ripe tomatoes are perfectly fine for dogs. However, the stems, leaves, and green tomatoes can be harmful to their health. Just be sure to give them tomatoes in moderation so you don’t upset their stomachs.