San Marzano tomatoes grow in volcanic soil from Mount Vesuvius, creating the world's sweetest sauce tomatoes since 1770.
Tomato Sauce
Whip up a delightful homemade tomato sauce bursting with the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic! This wholesome sauce is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a fantastic option for little ones. Cook it down to a velvety perfection, and watch as it transforms every meal into a tasty adventure!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 carrot
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 kale leaves
- 1/2 onion
- 3 tomatoes
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 beetroot
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pressure cooker, place all the ingredients and cover with water.
- 2
Cook for 10 minutes after reaching pressure, let it cool, and blend only the solids in a blender. Serve with shredded chicken, ground beef, or pasta.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Release pressure naturally for 10-15 minutes instead of quick-release to prevent tomato splattering and maintain sauce consistency through gradual temperature reduction.timing10-15 minutes natural release
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid before blending to adjust sauce consistency, as pressure cooking concentrates flavors but may create overly thick texture.technique1/2 cup reserved liquid
- ✓Blend the solids in 30-second pulses rather than continuously to prevent over-processing, which breaks down tomato cell walls and creates a watery, separated sauce.technique30-second pulses
- ✓Add a pinch of baking soda (1/8 teaspoon per 2 cups) if using acidic canned tomatoes to neutralize excess acidity and prevent metallic taste from pressure cooking.ingredient1/8 teaspoon per 2 cups
- ✓Use minimum liquid level (1 cup water) in pressure cooker to prevent diluting tomato flavors while ensuring proper steam generation for the 15 PSI cooking pressure.equipment1 cup minimum liquid
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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San Marzano tomatoes grow in volcanic soil from Mount Vesuvius, creating the world's sweetest sauce tomatoes since 1770.
Tomato Sauce
Whip up a delightful homemade tomato sauce bursting with the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic! This wholesome sauce is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a fantastic option for little ones. Cook it down to a velvety perfection, and watch as it transforms every meal into a tasty adventure!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 carrot
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 kale leaves
- 1/2 onion
- 3 tomatoes
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 beetroot
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pressure cooker, place all the ingredients and cover with water.
- 2
Cook for 10 minutes after reaching pressure, let it cool, and blend only the solids in a blender. Serve with shredded chicken, ground beef, or pasta.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Release pressure naturally for 10-15 minutes instead of quick-release to prevent tomato splattering and maintain sauce consistency through gradual temperature reduction.timing10-15 minutes natural release
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid before blending to adjust sauce consistency, as pressure cooking concentrates flavors but may create overly thick texture.technique1/2 cup reserved liquid
- ✓Blend the solids in 30-second pulses rather than continuously to prevent over-processing, which breaks down tomato cell walls and creates a watery, separated sauce.technique30-second pulses
- ✓Add a pinch of baking soda (1/8 teaspoon per 2 cups) if using acidic canned tomatoes to neutralize excess acidity and prevent metallic taste from pressure cooking.ingredient1/8 teaspoon per 2 cups
- ✓Use minimum liquid level (1 cup water) in pressure cooker to prevent diluting tomato flavors while ensuring proper steam generation for the 15 PSI cooking pressure.equipment1 cup minimum liquid