Classic Pomodoro Sauce

SAUCES

Serves 2.5 QUARTS OF SAUCE
Preparation Time 5-10 MINUTES
Total Time 1 HOUR
difficulty EASY

What you Need:

  • 1 medium onion, diced small

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine

  • 8 ounces whole cherry tomatoes or 4 roma tomatoes cut in 4’s

  • 1 24 ounce can of whole peeled or crushed tomatoes

  • 1 oz fresh basil leaves

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tsp kosher salt 

Method

Step One

Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the olive oil followed by the onions. Sweat the onions for 5 minutes then add the garlic and basil.  Stir the pot a bit and cook for another few minutes before adding the fresh tomatoes only.

Step Two

When the fresh tomatoes are very soft you may add the crushed tomatoes and reduce to a simmer. Let it cook on low heat uncovered for at least 45 more minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick just add a bit of water and stir.

Step Three

Taste the sauce for salt level and then blend for 5 seconds in a blender.