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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 lbs ripe tomatoes, preferably roma, stem and core removed
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3-5 fresh basil leaves (optional)

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a large pot set over medium/low heat. Once it begins to bubble start smashing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to help them break down.
  2. Cook the tomatoes for 30 minutes, stirring often to avoid scorching. Sauce should be a thick sauce. If it is too thin continue cooking for a few more minutes.
  3. If you're planning on adding fresh basil, throw 3-5 leaves into the pot.

    *We prefer to roughly blend ours with an immersion blender if you have one, but that is optional.
    **Store in an air tight container for up to a week or for future use.
    ***The best way to serve it is tossed with al dente pasta and lots of fresh parmesan cheese.