Simple Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 whole Ripe tomatoes (Choose very ripe, red tomatoes for best flavor)
• 2 tbsp Butter (Unsalted preferred)
• 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut off the stalks and slice the tomatoes in half horizontally. Gently squeeze each half to remove the seeds (pips) and excess watery juice.
2. 2Place the prepared tomatoes into a stew-pan or heavy-bottomed pot. Add the butter. Cover and let them stew over medium-low heat until they are completely tender and broken down.
3. 3Remove the pan from the heat. Rub the stewed tomato mixture through a wire sieve or food mill into a clean bowl or pot. This will remove the skins and any remaining seeds, leaving a smooth puree.
4. 4Season the smooth sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce has cooled too much during sieving, return it to the pan and warm gently before serving.