Pressure Cooker Homemade Tomato Sauce

Name: Pressure Cooker Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 large carrots; 2kgs ripe tomatoes; 1 tsp pink salt; Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp date paste

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This pressure cooker tomato sauce is one of those staples I always like to have on hand to serve with pasta, rice, or meatballs. I make it with ripe tomatoes, onion, and carrots for natural sweetness, along with a spoonful of date paste. Choosing deeply ripe tomatoes is the real secret to getting a rich, flavorful sauce with simple ingredients.

If you're wondering how to make tomato sauce in a pressure cooker, this homemade version is ideal for batch cooking and sorting out meals for the whole week. With 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, you get 12 generous portions ready to divide into containers and stash away until you need them.

To switch up your homemade staples, I recommend checking out my Tomato Sauce with Olives and Capers and my Healthy Tomato and Onion Sofrito.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minServes: 12

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need

1 large onion
2 large carrots
2kgs ripe tomatoes
1 tsp pink salt
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp date paste

Step by step

Method

1Blend or finely chop the onion and carrots using a food processor.
2Next, blend the tomatoes until smooth.
3Transfer everything into the pressure cooker along with a drizzle of olive oil and the salt.
4Stir in the date paste and mix thoroughly.
5Close and lock the lid, set over high heat, and bring up to pressure until steam begins to release.
6Lower the heat to low and cook for 12-15min.
7Release the pressure through the valve, and once the steam has fully cleared, carefully open the pot.
8Done! Our HOMEMADE PRESSURE COOKER TOMATO SAUCE is ready.

Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze homemade tomato sauce?

Yes, you can freeze it in freezer-safe containers, leaving a little headspace at the top. Divide it into individual portions, freeze once completely cooled, and thaw in the fridge only the amount you need.

How long does this tomato sauce keep in the fridge?

Store it in a clean, airtight container and use within 3-4 days. Never leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours; if you're not going to use it within that window, pop it into the freezer.

Can I make it without date paste?

Yes, you can leave it out—the carrots and onion already lend natural sweetness. Give the sauce a taste once it's done, as the balance will depend on how ripe and acidic your tomatoes are.