TOMATO SAUCE
TOMATO SAUCE Ingredients 2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 kg canned whole San Marzano tomatoes (or fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled) 1 tsp fine salt (adjust to taste) 1 pinch black pepper 1 tsp sugar (optional, only if tomatoes are very acidic) 6–8 leaves fresh basil 1 tbsp olive oil to finish Instructions 1 Warm olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. 2 Crush the tomatoes by hand or with a spoon and add them to the pot along with salt and pepper. 3 Lower the heat and simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and the flavors should deepen. 4 Taste and adjust salt. Add a pinch of sugar only if the tomatoes are overly acidic. 5 Stir in fresh basil and a final drizzle of olive oil. Remove from heat and serve or blend for a smoother texture.
