Provencal Tomato Sauce (Uses Fresh Tomatoes) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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A simple tomato sauce using mainly fresh ingredients. Comes from Sundays at the Moosewood Restaurant. Its uses are endless! Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil |
1 cup onion, finely chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 bay leaves |
6 tomatoes, chopped (should yield about 6 cups) |
salt (to taste) |
pepper (to taste) |
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried) |
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram (or 2 tsp dried) |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a heavy pot. Add the onions and saute for about 10 minutes, until they are translucent.
2. Add in the garlic and bay leaves, let that saute about 5 minutes more.
3. Add in the tomates, salt, pepper and herbs - simmer for 20 minutes.
4. When the tomatoes have cooked down, add in the tomato paste and simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to your liking.
5. Remove the bay leaves and your sauce is ready!
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