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TOMATO SAUCE


By Cooking The Amazing (Visit website)



         
                TOMATO  SAUCE


If you have a sweet Italian Grandma that has an old family recipe for Tomato Sauce then skip this recipe and make one of my Cake recipes instead.  Grandma Nonna wouldn't be happy if you messed with tradition.  If you are like the rest of us that thinks of Ragu as your Italian Granny then this recipe is for you.  Tomato Sauce is a basic that is very easy to make and one that can be adapted to your specific tastes.  If you love garlic, add more.  Don't like garlic, leave it out.  Love lots of Mushrooms, add as much as you like.  It's your Tomato Sauce and when you make it your own you are Cooking The Amazing.






Here is the recipe.



2  cans of crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz. each
2 1/2 t   Sea Salt
2 t   Pepper, fresh ground
1 t  Sugar
6   Cloves of Garlic, crushed fine
1   Yellow Onion, medium, chopped fine
4 T  Oregano, dried
1 T  Thyme, dried
6 T   Basil, fresh, chopped fine
3 T  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 c  Parmesan Cheese, grated

Optional: 1 t  Hot Pepper Flakes, 1 c  Sauteed Mushrooms, 3 T Capers, 1/2 c Kalamata Olives, chopped,  1 c chopped  Sauteed Red Bell Pepper,
 Meat Balls, or Cooked Ground Chuck or Italian Sausage.




1.  In a large pot place the Olive Oil over medium heat.  Once hot, add the chopped onions and saute for 3 minutes then add the garlic and all the dried herbs.   Saute for 2 minutes.

2.  Add the 2 cans of Crushed Tomatoes and stir well.

3.  Add the Salt, Pepper and Sugar and bring to a simmer.  Cover the pot part way to prevent sauce from flying all over your kitchen.

4.  Simmer for 30 mins on low heat then add the Parmesan Cheese and stir in well.

5.  Add any Options at this stage. 

6.  After 10 mins more simmering add the Basil just before serving.  Taste for seasoning and correct Salt and Pepper if needed at this stage.

7.  If you are adding  Meat Balls, Italian Sausage or Ground Chuck, allow it to simmer in the sauce partially covered for 2 hours before adding the basil at the last minute before serving.

TIP: Allow the Meat Balls to simmer undisturbed to prevent breaking them up.  This long simmer will make them very tender and flavorful.  Click  HERE  for the recipe.


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