Description
This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce features fresh Roma tomatoes, smoked turkey bacon, aromatic herbs, and a natural gelling agent for a rich, hearty, and velvety sauce perfect for family dinners or cozy meals. Its balanced flavors and smooth texture make it versatile for pasta, lasagna, pizza bases, or dipping sauces, with options for customization and easy preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Blanch the fresh Roma tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately plunge them into cold water. Peel off the skins easily to ensure a smooth sauce with no bitter bits.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces. Cook in a pan over medium heat until crispy to render flavorful fat, which will be used to sauté the aromatics.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan with the bacon fat, add finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook gently until they become translucent and fragrant, forming a savory base for the sauce.
- Combine Tomatoes and Seasonings: Add the peeled tomatoes to the pan, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in fresh basil, oregano, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Let this mixture simmer gently to blend all the vibrant flavors.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent: Stir in the natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce to your preferred consistency. This helps the sauce cling beautifully to pasta without being watery or too dense.
- Simmer and Adjust: Let the sauce simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more herbs or salt for a balanced, savory finish.
Notes
- Use ripe Roma tomatoes for the best flavor and natural sweetness in the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce low and slow to deepen flavors and avoid bitterness.
- Don’t skip using smoked turkey bacon to add a unique smoky savory note.
- Add fresh herbs towards the end of cooking to preserve their aroma.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to control the sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: homemade spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, smoked turkey bacon sauce, pasta sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, natural gelling agent, Italian sauce
