Simple Recipes for Every Day
Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce
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- 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
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.
Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency directly in the pot; it should still have some texture to it.
Store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.