How to make homemade crushed tomatoes

Boil the water in a medium pot

Wash and lightly cut the tomatoes to make an X

Put the cleaned tomatoes into the pot of boiling water and let it simmer for about 5-8 minutes on medium heat

Once the tomatoes are soft to the touch, peel and mash them in the pot

Now you have made yourself a homemade crushed tomatoes ready to be used in any pasta sauce