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Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce

Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce pomodoro sauce with noodles in a bowl with fresh basil and parmesan cheese
  • Serves:  8
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  30 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds ripe tomatoes, preferably Roma, stem and core removed
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3-5 fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving (optional)

Method

  1. In a large pot, set over medium-low heat, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil, if using. Cook, stirring often, gently smashing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon until very tender and the sauce begins to thicken, about 30-45 minutes.

  2. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency directly in the pot; it should still have some texture to it.

  3. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.