Three Forks in the Road

Basic Spaghetti Sauce

This sauce makes a good base for a meaty sauce or can be used directly in lasagna or other pasta dishes.

Servings	Prep Time
1quart	15minutes

Cook Time

1hour

Servings	Prep Time
1quart	15minutes

Cook Time

1hour

Ingredients

8-10c halved or quartered fresh tomatoes or skip the first step and used 2 (28 oz) cans of tomatoesRound tomatoes will make less sauce per volume than pear shaped or Italian tomatoes. Both will work but the round ones will have more tomato liquid to cook off.
2tsp Saltmore if desired
1Tbsp Sugar
1 Onion, smallminced
2-3Tbsp Parsleyminced
3cloves garlicminced
1 bay leaf
2Tbsp Basilchopped
1tsp oregano, dried

Instructions

If using fresh tomatoes, begin here. If using canned, start with the third step. Halve or quarter tomatoes, cutting off the stem. Pop those babies directly into the Instant Pot. Set the timer for 20 minutes on High. When the timer rings, let the pressure release naturally or, if you are a go-getter, release it instantly.
Place a food mill over a large pot. Put the tomatoes through a food mill to remove the seed and skins.
Add all ingredients to the pot. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to cook off the excess liquid and thicken the sauce.
Eat immediately or can or freeze the sauce for later.