Simple Tomato Sauce
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Martha Stewart Living, July 2007
- Yield Makes about 4 cups unmilled
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes or a combination of plum and beefsteak, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
- Coarse salt
Directions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook 20 seconds (do not let brown). Stir in tomatoes and 2 teaspoons salt. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer vigorously, stirring frequently, until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. If a smoother sauce is desired, pass it through the medium disc of a food mill. Season with salt if desired. Let cool. Sauce can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
This sauce is unbelievably good. I had a bumper crop of tomatoes from my CSA that we're about a day away from going bad and I was looking for something quick and easy to do with them. I simmered the sauce for twice the time the recipe tells you to (probably about 40 minutes), but other than that I followed the recipe to a tee. We were eating it on pasta...on toast...by the spoonful! So delicious.