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Freezer bags filled with tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil for tomato sauce packets

Tomato Sauce Freezer Packets

A simple way to add uncooked ingredients to freezer bags to use later when needed for tomato sauce.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
adding to food saver bags 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course freezing vegeables
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 Cups sauce

Equipment

  • 1 food saver with bags OR freezer bags

Ingredients
  

  • 2 C cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 sprig fresh basil
  • 1/4 whole onion, red or sweet

Instructions
 

  • Wash and drain cherry tomatoes.
    cherry tomatoes
  • Peel garlic cloves.
  • Cut an onion- red or sweet into quarters.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil to each food saver bag.
  • Using food saver, remove air from bag, seal and add to freezer.
    TIP: If you don't have a food saver, simply place your freezer bag into bowl of water to remove air...just make sure that no water gets into bag before sealing.
    Freezer bags filled with tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil for tomato sauce packets
  • When ready to use, simply empty the frozen contents into a pan with olive oil, salt, pepper and other seasonings that you choose. Continue to cook down until thick.
    frozen tomato sauce packets cooking
  • Add to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend together. Add 1/4 C half and half or cream to make a pink sauce and serve over your favorite pasta with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
    Blended freezer tomato sauce from packets

Notes

The perfect way to add ingredients to your freezer to have a great tomato sauce when ready to use. 
So quick and easy to store and use for fresh tasting sauce when needed!
Enjoy!
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