Recipe: Homemade Tomato Sauce (Italian Style)

Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe (Italian style)

By: David Tanis, New York Times

Ingredients:

• 5lbs of roma tomato
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , halved
• 1 sprig of Italian basil
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

1. Cut the tomato in half and discard the seeds.
2. Press the cut side of the tomato against the large holes of a grater until only the skin remains. Discard the shells.
3. In a deep skillet or pot, add the grated tomato, salt, oil, garlic, basil, and bay leaf over high heat. When it starts to boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook until the sauce is about half full, about 10-15min, stirring occasionally.
5. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Stir-fry with your favorite pasta/spaghetti.

TIP: The sauce lasts up to 5 days refrigerated or can be frozen for future use.