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In the Kitchen
Tomato Sauce - II
Although same as Tomato Sauce I, it has a fresher and more delicate flavour. The tomatoes are cooked less and the vegetables are cooked along with the tomatoes instead of undergoing a preliminary sautéing in oil.
It is excellent with every kind of pasta, from spaghetti to penne or ziti.
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh ripe plum tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
Salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
The making of...
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Wash tomatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise. Cook in covered saucepan over med. heat for 10 min.
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Add carrots, celery, onion, 2 tsp. salt, and sugar. Cook at a steady simmer, uncovered for 30 min.
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Purée everything through food mill, return to pan, add olive oil, and simmer uncovered for 15 min. Taste and correct for salt.
If using canned tomatoes: use 2 cups tomatoes with their juice. Start recipe at step 2, cooking the tomatoes with the veggies as desired.
Compliments to Chef Sid!