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A white dutch oven filled with homemade crushed tomatoes and a wooden spoon showing the texture of the tomatoes.

Easy Crushed Tomatoes at Home

This easy crushed tomatoes recipe is quick, low maintenance, and made for the freezer, so you don't have to worry about canning anything! No peeling necessary! Have lots of small tomatoes? Try making these easy roasted tomatoes for a rich sauce or spread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
cooling 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Servings 60 ounces
Calories 429 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 cups Fresh Tomatoes diced
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 stem Basil optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash tomatoes, remove stems, and cut them into ½-inch chunks. They do not need to be precisely the same size, but they should be around the same size.
  • Add chopped tomatoes to a Dutch oven or stock pot. Place over medium-low heat with the lid on. Allow the tomatoes to come to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Add the basil, if desired.
  • Simmer for 45-60 minutes, on low, with the lid on, stirring occasionally. After a nice sauce has formed, crush the tomatoes with a potato masher. (To achieve a smoother sauce without the texture from the skin, use an immersion blender to puree it until completely smooth). If you prefer a concentrated sauce, simmer with the lid off for another 10-20 minutes or until the desired flavor is reached.
  • Allow to cool for 1 hour and store in mason jar or freezer-safe containers.

Notes

This recipe makes about 60 ounces.  You can adjust servings at the top of the recipe card.
If you can't stand the texture of the skin, you can blend these crushed tomatoes with an immersion blender. It will technically be a tomato puree or sauce, but it will still taste a million times better than canned tomatoes!

Storing Crushed Tomatoes:

Refrigerator: Store covered, in an airtight container like a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Freezer: Store in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers in the freezer for up to 1 year.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 21gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2445mgPotassium: 5654mgFiber: 29gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 19911IUVitamin C: 327mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 6mg
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