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tomato sauce

Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 large tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze out the seeds.
  • Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-30 minutes, or until it has reached the desired consistency.
  • Makes enough sauce for one pound of pasta.
  • Note: some people peel the tomatoes first (immerse them for 20 seconds in boiling water, rinse and peel with a sharp paring knife starting from the stem end). I don’t bother for chunky tomato sauce.