Our 13 Best Tomato Sauce Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes

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See how easy it is to make homemade tomato sauce that packs so much more flavor than anything you can buy at the store! "I made this in the slow cooker and it was wonderful," says home cook JuiceMom. "Instead of Italian seasoning, I used fresh sage, oregano, thyme, and rosemary."

Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

An incredibly simple and fresh-tasting home cooked tomato-basil sauce, enriched with olive oil. "I've made this at least three times and it gets better every time! Used fresh basil and lots of it, and also kept seeds in and skins on. Very chunky and flavorful, especially with a little extra garlic!"

Tomato and Red Onion Sauce

Red onion and balsamic vinegar naturally sweeten this quick and easy cherry tomato sauce — you might decide not to add any extra sugar. "This is a traditional method for making pasta sauce in Italy," says Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "After cooking, I passed everything through a vegetable strainer."

Roasted Garlic, Bell Pepper and Tomato Blender Sauce

Slow-roasted garlic adds incredible flavor and a subtle sweetness to this fresh tomato sauce that's a cinch to make in a blender. "Whipped this sauce up and added extra basil from my garden," says home cook NolaMomChef. "This sauce with soft goat cheese on top = PERFECTO!!! It was a huge hit with toddler and adults!"

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

Fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic are cooked down and seasoned with red wine, herbs, and crushed red pepper for a freezer-friendly flavorful marinara sauce to use in pasta, lasagna, and other casseroles. "My favorite way to eat it is to pour over raw zucchini 'pasta' for an extra-fresh and tasty meal that's very healthy, too!" says recipe creator KerriWarmus.

Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

Freshly chopped tomatoes and onion are simmered with garlic powder, dried basil and parsley to create this simple spaghetti sauce that's perfect for making in bulk. For a less chunky sauce, cool slightly and process in blender to desired consistency.

Homemade Pizza Sauce from Scratch

Perfectly ripe and fresh Roma tomatoes are simmered with just a few additional ingredients to make your own pizza sauce from scratch. The bonus is that you'll have plenty leftover for freezing. "We love pizza in my house so gave this recipe a try....turned out great! Made no changes whatsoever — delicious!"

Maria's Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Sauce

If you need a spaghetti sauce in a hurry, give this really rich fresh tomato and basil version a go. It cooks down in just 25 minutes and it's sugar free to boot! "This sauce can be different every time or can be your own signature sauce, but the basics are the same!" says recipe contributor Cara.

Instant Pot Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce

This homemade spaghetti sauce gets its flavor from ripe plum tomatoes, carrots, celery, oregano and basil. It's a breeze to make in an electric pressure cooker and will work in any pasta dish. "Wonderful!" says recipe reviewer Esther Colbert. "My family gobbled it up and begged me to never buy tomato sauce again!"

Canning Pizza or Spaghetti Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes

If you've always wanted to make a large batch of fresh tomato sauce for pizza and pasta dishes, or just simply need a refresher course — follow this detailed, step by step recipe that has lots of helpful tips for canning and freezing homemade tomato sauce so you can enjoy it all year long!

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Packed with fresh summer vegetables and flavored with garlic and white wine, this fresh tomato sauce cooks in just 30 minutes. Serve this chunky sauce with pasta tubes or blend it to reach the consistency you prefer. Stir in some freshly chopped basil or chili flakes for an added flavor boost.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti

Making a flavorful tomato pasta sauce with fresh tomatoes is easier than you think. "I had a ton of fresh cherry tomatoes and basil to use up from my garden and I'm so glad I chose this recipe to do so," says Allrecipes Allstar Kim. "Simple, fresh ingredients come together to make a flavorful sauce that is almost too good to be true!"

Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce)

Fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil and a pinch of salt — that's all you need to make this 5-star Italian pasta sauce. "Absolutely perfect for a light summer meal", says Allrecipes Allstar Baking Nana. "In the time it takes to boil your water and cook the pasta this sauce is done!"

More Inspiration

When tomatoes are in season, you'll want to enjoy them in everything! Our recipes and resources will help you make the most out of this summer's bounty:

• How to Freeze Tomatoes
• Fresh Tomato Recipes for Peak Season
• Our Entire Tomato Recipe Collection