How to make Tomato Sauce from tomatoes | Quick Italian Tomato Passata Sauce

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

Homegrown tomatoes truly are the best!

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes, they are.

[@ericgerber4907]

This process is very similar to the recipe I’ve used for 50+ years. A suggestion: the drained water contains much of the natural sugars and acids that makes tomatoes yummy. Removing it from the sauce permanently diminishes the sauce’s flavor. So after setting aside the pulp I place the juice in a large flat, non-corrosive pan such as a stainless or nonstick frying pan, and rapidly boil it down to the consistency of thin catsup. I add that back into the pulp just before canning. It makes a very noticeable improvement to the sauce’s flavor.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks for the tip!

[@pk4459]

Excellent suggestion! This worked perfecly and increased the yield of pasata.

[@dianac2596]

That is such a great tip. I’ll do it your way! Thank you.

[@leopardwoman38]

I drain the water and put it on lined cookie sheets and cook at low temperature in the over until the liquid is thicker. Then ?I add it back to the sauce.

[@eilidpatt1011]

I’m going to do that tomorrow! I couldn’t stop myself from drinking the tomato water last time! It was so delicious and hydrating, but I’d rather have amazing sauce.

[@suzannevega2289]

I dehydrate the skin/ seeds, turn it into a powder to use as a spice, I love it!

[@ThePotThickens]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@lorrainehaller2512]

As a child, years ago, I’ help my Mother on Saturdays Preserve a lot of food. We canned tomatoes the way you do. You just brought back pleasant memories from years gone by. Thank you.

[@ThePotThickens]

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@ZaraSmith-t7x]

I love my hand crank mill, passed on from my grandmother, it makes the best applesauce texture as well!!!

[@ThePotThickens]

Oh yes!

[@RoseBornagain]

My mum did the same way we call it in Italy salsa di pomodoro, the best.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@kavitarai3438]

Wow this tomato sauce very good yemmy

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you so much

[@CookingwithAnadi]

Hey there! I use passata almost daily and never made it myself. I would love to use garden fresh tomatoes like you did! This must be heavenly with pasta or even bread. Well done here, loved it!

[@ThePotThickens]

I make this often in small batches so I always have some on hand.

[@susanmartinez3956]

I want to thank you for your video. I’ve been wanting to make and can my own tomato sauce since my garden produced so many tomatoes!!! 😊

[@ThePotThickens]

You are so welcome!

[@Nina-t4y2z]

This was a great recipe for a first timer making tomato sauce! Step-by-step with clear instructions. I did take note of the commentor that said to boil down that water that was drained from the tomatoes. And it did add an incredible, richer dimension to the sauce. Next season I will use this recipe again and also cook down that tomato liquid and add it to the sauce. Thanks for a great presentation and a great tip.

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad you liked it!

[@palomalot44]

Just made this from the San Marzano tomatoes and basil I grew from seed this year! It’s delicious. I added half of an onion and a little butter with the basil, a la Marcella Hazan. Delectable. Thanks so much!

[@ThePotThickens]

Sounds great!

[@RoseJackson79]

That sauce is beautiful. Thank you for the awesome tutorial. I just got a food mill today and it's a workout, lol.

[@ThePotThickens]

You got this! Thanks for watching.

[@Amaaaniiii-c3i]

Dear uncle! Thanks for sharing and may Allah give you long beautiful life with happiness n bless your family Ameen.. Your Little 12-yrs-old Arabian Muslim Daughter From Lebanon...

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you.

[@aggiekromah6254]

Tomato sauce made simple thanks brother😁👌👌🌹

[@ThePotThickens]

My pleasure 😊

[@alejandracabrera2160]

just finished your garden video. the tomatoes are looking juicy and im sure are delicious. love tomato-based recipes 🍅

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks for watching. I’ve been making this nearly every day. I’ll have plenty for winter!

[@d.haroldangel241]

Excellent. To the point, no bs, very well explained.

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad you liked it

[@bigsidable]

Beautiful. Best ive seen yet. Straight and precise.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you.

[@mr_b22]

Excellent video for perfect preserved tomatoes, I use the identical process. I use citric acid instead of lemon juice, (same purpose) and I also add white vinegar to the water in the canner to keep jars crystal clear. Nice job..😊

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@jackwalker9492]

Thank you for teaching this. Simple here and retired from the Infantry and learning to eat something with m ore than one color. You people are worth anything I did and thank you very much

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@jasontowne120]

THIS video was SO well informed! Thank you so much for the time you took to “give me an edge” on some basic canning skills

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Enhancedlies]

WHYYYYY has it taken this long to find your channel! love it

[@ThePotThickens]

Awe, thanks so much.

[@meals7up150]

Wow that's awesome very delicious yummy recipe good sharing my friend appreciate you sending support you stay connected

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaeldimaria6209]

Great video I have a healthy crop of San Manzano in the garden I'm going to give this a try .

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much.

[@federicoberghmans991]

So satisfying to see.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@chevyblueangel]

I LOVE tomato and basil ~ so delicious and smells so good! Garlic makes it even better! I barely cook the tomatoes as to not kill off too much of the enzymes.

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes, I love basil too. Thanks.

[@GabrielaHernandez-ou2jc]

Wow, such beautiful tomatoes! Thank you so much! I loved the recipe💖💖

[@ThePotThickens]

So nice of you. Thanks for watching.

[@sO_RoNerY]

Here's a tip from an half Italian man who has also watched Italians make tomato sauce: cook the sauce down, but add the basil later once you do the tomato sauce test on a plate. If you see water separate from the sauce running down the plate, it's not ready. Once it is ready, tear the basils with your fingers and add it to the sauce and leave it in. You can also add carrots, onion and celery into a blender with oil (I use water) and blend until it comes a thick sauce. Add it to a flat pan and cook until it becomes a paste but don't burn it. Once this step is done you add it to the tomato sauce. Basil towards the end after you do the tomato sauce test on the plate. You don't have to. But you also don't want a watery tomato sauce. Add your pepper and salt too (I use only pepper; there is a nice natural sodium in the onions, carrots and celery).

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks for the great techniques.

[@KittyMama61]

I just got some Genovese basil and Fiaschetto di Manduria tomato seeds. Oh, my, I can't wait until passata day!

[@ThePotThickens]

Yea. I just planted my tomatoes for this year.

[@durenechavarria60]

This is the best video that I have seen. I will definitely be using this one. I was excited to see you using the same food mill that I have.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much.

[@slam854]

That is amazing! I just zero-scaped my property and am looking to planter grow Romas' in a nice sunny location. Tomatoes and a few herbs will be the focus, landscape has sage. Studied food mills for passata and this seems best way. Bought an OXO mill today and look forward to giving it many uses. Thanks for bringing out your old tool to show how good they are. Sunny Tomatoes!

[@ThePotThickens]

That sounds awesome. I can't wait for my garden tomatoes to come in thi9s year.

[@aliciacromwell6490]

Nice way to preserve tomatoes! Than you.😊

[@ThePotThickens]

Most welcome 😊

[@cookingwithhabiba9610]

Good job👍👍👍👍

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much.

[@TommyG5585]

Looks great! I add and fish out 4 garlic cloves, 3 stalks celery, 2 onions and 1 carrot and cook 2 hours but that's to make about 20 jars of that size. Basil gets a half hour and also comes out. About the same amount yes. I use cheese cloth for the veggies but not the basil. But yes trust this recipe ✝️

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes. That sounds wonderful. I usually can up a lot of this basic sauce that I flavor in many different ways when I use it for various dishes.

[@rhyanna5454]

😊 Nice video easily understood and to the point , thank you for sharing your knowledge of making tomato sauce, with other videos I got confused but with your instruction I can now make tomato sauce , that can be used in pastas and casseroles

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Rust-g7y]

Do not put 🍋 juice spoil the tomato and makes more acid I put a leave of basil and boil jar for longer 50 at least they keep better

[@ThePotThickens]

@@Rust-g7y The fact is that many modern tomatoes are lower in acid than older heirloom varieties. Thus, to safely can them, they need some addition of acid.

[@Rust-g7y]

@@ThePotThickens not our body

[@ThePotThickens]

@@Rust-g7y I don't understand.

[@greenview_learning]

I really like your 'style,' like the music in the background!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you!

[@danspizzacorner9711]

The perfect sauce for pizza. I love it 😊

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you 😋 I agree. I use this for lots of things.

[@Goggans]

I love canning mine in the instant pot

[@ThePotThickens]

That’s a good idea.

[@EverythingShakes]

Great video man 😎

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you. I apologize for the poor sound quality at the end. The wind was blowing fiercely and making a lot of background noise.

[@miamited69]

Finally a video with a food mill. Mine has 2 different size hole inserts. I would assume use the smaller one. How about cooking the tomatoes down on low in a crock pot?

[@ThePotThickens]

I’m sure it would work fine to cook them in a slow cooker. I have nit tried. Yes, I would recommend the small holes. I have an old food mill with a built in screen that I use because it seems to work so much better than the newer ones with the removable screens.

[@wawa0cc9915]

Do you tighten the lids further after jars have cooled and poped. Thank you for the excellent video!

[@ThePotThickens]

No need. Once they seal I actually remove the rings. If a seal does eventually fail, you might not know it if you keep the ring on.

[@serafinogold1]

So 8 pints which is 4 quarts. Nice. So how long did the whole process take from start to finish? Not the time the video shows but the actual time to do? Also how many pounds of tomatoes did you use or how many tomatoes? Thank you you make it look very easier

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I didn’t weigh the tomatoes. I had a big bowl full. I would say overall to maybe an hour to get to the sauce stage. A bit of cleaning and the food mill by hand is a bit of work.

[@Jonnynot1plate]

Great stuff. I'm always a sucker for vine tomatoes. I'll definitely try growing my own next season along with cherry tomatoes

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I like to dehydrate cherry tomatoes. They are like candy.

[@Biscuits_2030]

You are the best. Very informative and didactic.

[@ThePotThickens]

So nice of you. Thanks.

[@wendygreen9207]

Great device.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@awhisper2318]

Such an amazing recipe✨ thank you so much ✨❤

[@ThePotThickens]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@peggygilbertsen9099]

Thanks for this. Just made a few quarts. I have the same vintage enamel canner too!

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@greyriddance64]

I was delighted by the looks of your tomatoes, then I saw the size of those basil leaves. Wow! You`re definitely good at growing plants too.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. Now that it is the dead of winter, I miss my fresh basil and tomatoes. These canned tomatoes and some frozen pesto help get me through.

[@gladtidings4all]

I bought a Ball freshTECH HarvestPro Sauce...maker in Amazon. And I love it. It separates the skin, seeds and purées the tomatoes into thick sauce. Leaving the skin very dry

[@ThePotThickens]

Awesome! That would save a bit of work, defiantly. I've been thinking of getting one of those Italian sauce separators. I may look at the Bal HarvestPro too!

[@carolmirelez170]

I miss my Mom's pork roast, Bohemian saurkraut, and potato dumplings!

[@ThePotThickens]

Childhood comfort foods are a thing.

[@nbenefiel]

Make them yourself. It just takes awhile. It took me a few years to get my grandma’s Norwegian Christmas cookies but now mine are as good as hers were. It just takes practice. When I make pasta sauce, I use my old Vittorio tomato strainer. It’s great. We had a fire this year and everything is still at six and sevens, so I may have to do this all by hand this year. I can’t find anything.

[@bleepbloop101010101]

Very thorough, thank you!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks.

[@kevinmanning4880]

Fantastic video, much appreciate!

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidmccarty6445]

Finally, learned something

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you!

[@christymckinley2928]

Ohh I never throw away the skins.. I dehydrate them and then grind them up for a tomato powder .. I use it in chili, soups.. and reconstitute it with water for tomato paste..

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes, that is a great tip. Sometimes I will save them but I usually have more than I can use.

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

What a Great idea!!🤗👍👍🙌🙌🍅🍅

[@chevyblueangel]

What dehydrater do you use?

[@christymckinley2928]

@@chevyblueangel just a small tabletop dehydrator..nothing special.. Nesco

[@mrs.t2329]

Okay that's getting a little crazy...

[@cruzitarivera4599]

I really enjoy learning about caning tomato sauce. Is it cheaper than buying it from the store?

[@ThePotThickens]

I think so! Even if you don't grow your own tomatoes, you can find fresh tomatoes from your local farmers market and get some good deals on canning tomatoes.

[@perfectworldpat7053]

Great vid! Thanks for making.

[@ThePotThickens]

You bet!

[@marionpaul9573]

Thank you 🎉

[@ThePotThickens]

You’re welcome 😊

[@HKistler]

I skin,seed tomatoes & cut them in small pieces & freeze…When I make a chicken,lettuce salad I thaw a small bag of frozen tomatoes,drain them & put them in my salad..Great taste, color & cheaper than $ 2.30 each as they were not long ago….

[@ThePotThickens]

Sounds great!

[@hillyj1]

Just made the sauce but I blended everything including the skin

[@ThePotThickens]

A blender works!

[@ievsika]

If I dont have a food mill, could I substitute it with a fine metal colander and a spoon?

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes you can. It might take a bit of work, but it will work.

[@Brucether]

Outstanding video. My tomatoes are making right now. I think I will try this. Have you ever used dry, crushed basil?

[@ThePotThickens]

Not in the canned sauce but I have used it when cooking for pasta. It should work fine.

[@Brucether]

@@ThePotThickens Thank you! First time sauce maker.

[@TastyLittleDumpling]

this is perfect!!! I keep on searching this recipe. Thank you for sharing sweetie. Stay safe and connected always!

[@ThePotThickens]

I made a lot of this for the winter.

[@TastyLittleDumpling]

@@ThePotThickens Yesss thank you for sharing. Please stay safe and connected...

[@jessiegibson9023]

Good video thanks

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tiaria5375]

Thank you so much. I ove your video out of many. I saw my first batch, and I forgot to add the lemon. What would happen if I didn't put the lemon? I'm new at this, but thank you

[@ThePotThickens]

It’s probably fine. I just like to ensure the tomatoes have enough acid to preserve them if they are low acid tomatoes.

[@Overlord753]

How long can it be preserved outside? And how long once i open a can?

[@ThePotThickens]

Once properly canned and sealed it will last for years. After opening you should refrigerate it and use within a week. Maybe two weeks?

[@thomasreed9560]

I find it easier to blanch the tomatoes for a minute and peel the skins off before making the sauce. It’s much faster to run through the mill after cooking them down.

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes. That works also. But I do like the mill because it also removes the seeds.

[@taniatanner7483]

Thank you for the video the recipe and the tips I like everything except put lemon juice insight the jars I don't like the sauce to be sour🤷‍♀️ I will try it without lemon juice thanks😊

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. Use a high acid tomato if you leave out the lemon.

[@StanleyPain]

Nona approved 😁👍

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you.

[@KeithFoltz]

Thank you

[@ThePotThickens]

You're welcome

[@dale5898]

Nice stove!

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks!

[@intheworldbutnotofit8002]

I love your channel

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks so much.

[@fashionablyshort3776]

Hi please reply can you use any type of tomatoes and if you don't have a mill what can you used

[@ThePotThickens]

You can use any tomato, but the water content vs pulp will vary so if you have tomatoes with more flesh, you'll get more sauce and less water. Plum tomatoes are the best. If you don't have a mill, you can use a strainer with holes small enough to catch the seeds. It will take a bit more work to mash them with a rubber spatula or spoon, but it would work. Just don't use a really fine strainer or you will not get the sauce to go through. A coarse strainer might work.

[@Kylerjguitar]

Really great and informative video

[@ThePotThickens]

Glad you liked it!

[@alexandradecesaro]

Will the canning time change if you’re at elevation? I’m at 5,000 ft.

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes. You should check the national standards for your elevation.

[@MYTAISLIM]

A Champion juicer works great for this.

[@ThePotThickens]

Sure. Use what you have.

[@janw491]

Dehydrate the skins and powder them. Great to add to any tomato dish to give oomph

[@ThePotThickens]

Great tip! Thanks.

[@jennifergriffith4919]

I had no idea that canning was this easy. Thank you. What I was wondering can I can fruit jam the same way as tomato sauce?

[@ThePotThickens]

Different foods will have different ways to process depending on the acidity and food safety issues. Check a verified source for recipes. If you find some canning recipes from a university extension service, those are usually the safest.

[@ruthfields3874]

You can can jams and jelly's without a hot water bath or a steam canner or a pressure cooker. Just make sure jars are very hot and work fast to fill and cover with lids. They will seal

[@kathleenkeene5864]

Do you ever grow and use yellow, orange, trifele, or others that aren't red?

[@ThePotThickens]

I have in the past, but I love the flavor and color of the red varieties.

[@tomdemeo2708]

100%Italian here. Good recipe a little heavy on Basil added. Basil is considered a bitter herb

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks for sharing. Yes, basil can be overbearing. I don’t leave it in too long.

[@cardinhamkilligrew9712]

can you add other things like ground up garlic chunks or chili peppers?

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes. No peoblem.

[@kavitarai3438]

Thanks sir 🙏

[@ThePotThickens]

Most welcome

[@alijaffery7735]

So is this finished product ready to use as in, just pour over cooked pasta? Or do you still have to cook it more?

[@ThePotThickens]

You can use this as a simple sauce or flavor it more. Often in Italy they will use this to add to their sauces that start with sautéing aromatics like onion, garlic or meat dishes.

[@DonnaWinant]

I cut my tomatoes...seed them ..dice them and put them in a colander for about 2 hous you wouldn't believe the juice that comes out..the seeds have most of the water...then I put them in my crockpot with 2 carrots..a small onion..celery stalk...and a couple of cloves of garlic garlic...cook for a couple of hours then I ..smash them with my hand blender and then can it...I usually dont put the herbs until the end

[@ThePotThickens]

Sounds great.

[@mikerehan7425]

I went out and bought a food mill to follow this method, and it made perfect sauce! However, i have tried 2 batches since, and the mill now completely liquifies the tomatoes! Any suggestions?!

[@ThePotThickens]

I’m not sure. Are you saying the skins and seeds are going through it? Maybe you are cooking it too much at first? Are you draining off the water first?

[@mikerehan7425]

@ThePotThickens No, the skins and seeds are not going through. After running the tomatoes through the mill, I end up with liquid and no pulp whatsoever. I don't think I am cooking them any more than the first time. Do you think this could happen from over cooking?

[@ThePotThickens]

@@mikerehan7425 no. Maybe under cooking. Or the grate in your mill is too fine. Try one with bigger holes?

[@waleedalhammadi7491]

Thanks

[@ThePotThickens]

You're welcome.

[@tarotreading5729]

Kindly can you pit the name of the piece you hold the jars to soak in the water. Thank you

[@ThePotThickens]

Are you talking about the Jar Lifter?

[@sevimcalskan5229]

👍👏👏Tarif mükemmel.Çevirmeli Süzgecinizin linkini verebilir misiniz?

[@ThePotThickens]

Thank you. Yes, here is a link to the food mill I prefer. Teşekkür ederim. Evet, işte tercih ettiğim gıda fabrikasının bağlantısı. amzn.to/48oeAJ2

[@julieemig432]

The one step you might add. Remove lid from canner. Turn off heat. Give it 6 minutes to cool down before removing jars. Helps prevent the jars from having seal failures from boiling over in jar if to hot

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes, this is a good tip. Thanks.

[@ritapalmeri596]

I been making sauce like that for long time but never used lemon juice

[@ThePotThickens]

Probably not necessary but it is recommended for safety and I want to make sure to post safe recipes.

[@alexayounginsong2641]

Where can one buy the tool that it shows 7.13 separator of skin and seed? Thanks in advance ?

[@ThePotThickens]

You can find food mills at your local kitchen store or on Amazon.

[@otto8049]

I grew up with those old Foley food mills and they are great. But I bought a Sauce Master and in my opinion it does a much better job. My mother and grandmother worked me like a rented mule during canning season. Just kidding. It was fun working with them. We put up a few hundred quarts for the winter. Thanks for your video.

[@ThePotThickens]

Thanks. I want one!

[@nombiko]

Is there an alternative you can use apart from the food mill?

[@ThePotThickens]

You could use a strainer. It would take longer probably. Otherwise you can probably leave the skin and seeds (or remove the skin at least) and blend it smooth.

[@Fb0496]

How long can I store them for?

[@ThePotThickens]

Fresh sauce for a week or so in the fridge. Canned sauce will last for several years.

[@Fb0496]

@@ThePotThickens Thank you!

[@aniagoszczynski8194]

I have a question, do not have a food meal, can I separate skin and seats from the skinny trainer? Please answer me. I start cooking on the small. Fire. I think I need to leave it for the night, but will be hot if some more tomatoes in the garden. Do not finish to the end, but I know you probably put basil in the garlic.??? what about salt and pepper?

[@ThePotThickens]

You can season however you want. Yes, you can use a strainer to remove skins and seeds. Just make sure the holes are smaller than the seeds. Use a spoon to push the pulp through. It is a bit of work, but worthwhile.

[@vickyCA1643]

Is it still safe to water bath if adding other veggies such as shredded carrots, garlic, herbs?

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes, as long as the acid content is high enough. I might add a little bit of citric acid or a bit more lemon juice, just to be safe.

[@vickyCA1643]

@@ThePotThickens Thank you.

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

I like Roma tomatoes!

[@ThePotThickens]

I like all tomatoes!

[@antonmarino6568]

Before filling the jars i boil the jars for 5 minutes and another 5 minutes after they are filled

[@ThePotThickens]

Are you still processing them after that? 5 minutes is not really long enough to ensure all the interior contents are heated to a proper temperature for safety.

[@lynntremayne7213]

You can save seeds and skin dry and make paste

[@ThePotThickens]

Yes. Not much left after this but it does make a great powder when dehydrated too.

[@TheSecretYorkshireCook]

Those tomatoes are looking incredible! 🍅 I didn't get any of mine planted this year unfortunately.

[@ThePotThickens]

Nothing beats a fresh garden tomato.

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

How do you make a “Light tomato Sauce?”… not too thick??!🤗🙌🍅🍅

[@ThePotThickens]

I would not drain the water off if I wanted it lighter.

[@hillyj1]

Can vinegar be used instead of lemon juice?

[@ThePotThickens]

Certainly. Any acid will help. If you have acidic tomatoes, you probably don't need it.