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Simple tomato sauce

Simple tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1


Heat the oil in a large cast iron casserole or Dutch oven over a medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes.


Step 2


Add the celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all of the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on a low heat for one hour or until thick.


Step 3


Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add some unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavours.


Step 4


Place half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Repeat with the remaining tomato sauce.







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Ingredients

  • 8 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 (950g) tins crushed tomatoes

  • 2 dried bay leaves

  • 50g unsalted butter, optional

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