PREP: 15 min. COOK: 60, medium temp MEDIUM NON-STICK SAUCE PAN SERVES: 4 |
INGREDIENTS |
TOMATOES, 1 1/2 lbs fresh ripe ONION, 1/2 cup finely chopped GARLIC, 2 cloves crushed SUGAR, 1 tsp BASIL, 3 stems fresh RED WINE VINEGAR, dash SALT and PEPPER to taste |
INSTRUCTIONS |
1. Drop TOMATOES into a pan of boiling water for about 1 minute until the skins split. Lift out and peel, then chop roughly. |
2. Saute ONION on medium-low heat about 5 minutes until translucent but not brown. Add GARLIC and cook 2 more minutes. |
3. Add peeled TOMATOES breaking them up with a wooden spoon, then add 1 tsp SUGAR, dash of RED-WINE VINEGAR, and 3 BASIL STEMS (save the leaves). Season lightly with SALT and ground BLACK PEPPER. |
4. Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test the seasoning, add the roughly-torn BASIL LEAVES before serving. |
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