Salsa di pomodoro passata (smooth tomato sauce)

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	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.