Italian Tomato Sauce.
June 29th, 2009
This tomato sauce is the basis for many italian recipes, the bay leaves add sweetness to the sauce.
Makes three cups of sauce.
Ingredients.
- 10 ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- olive oil
- salt to season
Method.
In a hot pan add about two tablespoons of olive oil and the onions. When the onions are soft add the garlic and saute for half a minute.
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves. When the tomatoes have begun to boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 2-3 hours (or only 30 minutes if that’s all you have). Season to taste.