Salsa di pomodoro passata (smooth tomato sauce)
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Ripe tomatoes |
| ¼ | cup | Olive oil |
| 1 | large | Onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Sugar |
| ¼ | cup | Fresh basil, chopped |
| Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste | ||
Directions
If using plum tomatoes, cut in half. If using large tomatoes, cut in quarters. Place tomatoes in a non-reactive saucepan. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Once soft, pass tomatoes through food mill and reserve puree in a bowl. Pour olive oil into a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Add tomato puree, sugar and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until sauce is reduced and thickened to your personal liking, about 5 to 10 minutes. Makes about 2 to 3 cups.