Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

A basic tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other sauces.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 medium Onion (Finely minced)
  • 0.5 stalk Celery stalk (Finely minced)
  • 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (Finely minced)
  • 0.25 bunch Fresh parsley (Finely minced)
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
  • 0.125 tsp Black pepper (Or to taste)
  • 8 medium Fresh tomatoes (About 2 pounds, cut into slices)

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Instructions

  1. 1Mince the onion, celery, basil, and parsley finely.
  2. 2In a large saucepan, combine the minced vegetables and herbs with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. 3Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of cream, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. 4For a smoother sauce, strain the sauce through a sieve or food mill to remove the skins and seeds. This step is optional, but recommended for a more refined texture.
  5. 5Serve the tomato sauce warm over pasta, pizza, or as desired.

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