Tomato Sauce – Lo-Carb Style
Tomato Sauce made without sugar – to store freeze in ice cube trays
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
Prep Time
42
Ice Cubes
10
Minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
1.5
Hours
1.2
Hours
Servings
Prep Time
42
Ice Cubes
10
Minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
1.5
Hours
1.2
Hours
Ingredients
1.2
Kg
Fresh Tomatos
Any type
100
g
Onion
Chopped
25
g
garlic
Chopped
1
Chilli
or more to taste
100
g
Capsicum
Chopped (Bell Pepper)
2
Tbsp
Lard
Or other fat/oil
2
Cups
Water or Stock
I used Lamb but anything but fish/shellfish would be good
Instructions
Cut up the tomatoes into similar size pieces, chop the onions, chop the garlic and chop the capsicum
Add the lard to a large saucepan and heat until melted
Add the onion and cook until it is transucent
Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes
Add the capsicum and chilli and cook for a further two minutes
Add the tomatoes and stir to combine evenly
Add the water or stock and stir, turn down the heat and put the lid on the saucepan
Cook for at least 1 hour but not more than 2 hours
Turn off the heat and blend either with a stick blender in the saucepan or in a stand blender until it is smooth and consistent
Let cook a little, then push the sauce through a sieve to remove the bits of skin and seeds.
Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze, once frozen put into freezer bags and remove as much air as possible.
To use add straight into a pan or add to a sauce or leave to defrost to use cold on a burger or sausage or chicken leg or…..