Simple Tomato Sauce

Name: Simple Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 2 pounds Tomatoes (About 8 medium tomatoes. Original recipe calls for 4 pounds, which is a large quantity.); 0.25 cup Water (Original recipe calls for two wineglasses of water.); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Original recipe calls for two saltspoons of salt.); 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Original recipe calls for one saltspoon of pepper.)

A basic tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, simmered and strained for a smooth consistency. Great as a base for other sauces or dishes.

Ingredients

2 pounds Tomatoes (About 8 medium tomatoes. Original recipe calls for 4 pounds, which is a large quantity.)
0.25 cup Water (Original recipe calls for two wineglasses of water.)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (Original recipe calls for two saltspoons of salt.)
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Original recipe calls for one saltspoon of pepper.)

Instructions

1Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half.
2Place the halved tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add water, salt, and pepper. Cover the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
4Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or food mill to remove seeds and skins, creating a smooth sauce.