Ingredients
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 500 gm vine-ripened tomatoes, core removed, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 8 basil sprigs
HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
Method
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
- Add onion and bay leaf, cover and stir occasionally until onion is tender but not coloured (4-5 minutes)
- Uncover, add tomato, garlic and basil, stir occasionally until tomato is tender and thickened (8-10 minutes)
- Season to taste and set aside to cool slightly
- Process through a food mill or mouli season to taste and set aside until cool
Comments
This sauce has so many uses, a quick pasta sauce or smothered over some grilled bread rubbed with garlic, or simply added to a sauce or stew to add a fresh, rich flavour.
Thanks to KAKANUI PRODUCE for providing the tomatoes, and to TE MAHANGA ORCHARD for the garlic used in the demonstration.
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