Best Ever Tomato Sauce

June 8, 2011

 

Tomatoes

You may think this is an exageration, but really - this is the single best red sauce I have had outside of Italy, even then it's a close contender. 
 
Best Ever Tomato Sauce - from Vine to Table
 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup minced shallots  or 1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

5-6 pounds medium to large juicy tomatoes, any variety, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

2 bay leaves, fresh if possible

Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

 

Feel free to add capers, chopped olives, mushrooms, ground beef, ground chicken, etc. 

 

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Comments

Rach and Me's picture

I can't wait to try this! I've been looking for a simple, fresh tomato sauce. You had me at rosemary.