Classi Italian tomato sauce 🥫

Ingredients

• 2 lb Ripe Tomatoes (redest, peeled and crushed)
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 small Onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Blanch and Peel Tomatoes

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a small X on the bottom of each tomato, add tomatoes, boil 3‑4 minutes until skins start to separate. Transfer to a bowl of ice water, peel off skins, remove core, and crush the tomatoes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Sauté Garlic and Onion

   In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and diced onion (or shallots), sauté 4‑5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

3. Combine Tomatoes with Aromatics

   Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot, stir, and season with salt.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Simmer Tomato Sauce

   Add fresh basil leaves, lower heat, cover pot with lid, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: low

5. Finish Sauce

   Taste and adjust salt if needed, remove from heat, and serve over pasta or store.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

4g

Fiber

2g