Simple Rustic Tomato Sauce
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil in a heavy-based medium pot.
- 2Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often until translucent (approx 10 minutes).
- 3Add the garlic and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, continuing to stir often.
- 4Add tomatoes and bring to the boil.
- 5Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 45-60 minutes, or until the mixture is thick.
- 6Stir in the basil.
- 7Cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 10 minutes.
- 8Season well with sea salt and black pepper.
- 9Add sugar.
- 10Cool and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 kg fresh tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
- Sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon raw unrefined sugar
Equipment
heavy-based medium potsmall sharp knifeslotted spoon
Tips
- For skinless tomatoes, remove the core, make a cross-cross at the smooth end, plunge into boiling water for 20-30 seconds, then refresh in cold water and peel.
- This base recipe can be customized by adding a finely chopped red chilli for heat, or herbs like thyme, oregano, or flat-leaf parsley.
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