San Marzano Tomato Sauce
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Author: Mary Knight
Recipe type: Tomato Sauce
Serves: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs of San Marzano or Italian Plum tomatoes
- 2 tbs Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Handful of basil chiffonade (thinly sliced basil leaves)
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise.
- Place in a deep saucepan.
- Stir in Garlic Olive Oil
- Stir in basil. The basil helps bring out the flavor of the tomato.
- Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until juice is released and tomatoes break down. This took about 2 hours.
Recipe by Spoon & Suitcase at http://www.spoonandsuitcase.com/preserving-garden-tomatoes/