Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place tomatoes a few at a time in the water and remove after 10-15 seconds.

Step 2

Immediately place tomatoes in an ice-water bath and remove skins and stems. Cut tomatoes into fourths and place in a food processor or blender.

Step 3

Process tomatoes a few times, you want them to be the consistency of crushed tomatoes (don't over process). Set aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and saute until they become soft and transparent.

Step 5

Add mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic and continue to cook until mushrooms become soft.

Step 6

Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Step 7

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for at least one hour. The longer the better! Ideally 2+ hours.

Step 8

Serve over cooked pasta.