Classic Homemade Tomato Sauce: Sugo di Pomodoro
Homemade tomato sauce is a cornerstone of authentic Italian cooking, adorning everything from pasta to gnocchi and rice. While each Italian family has its own method, this recipe is a foolproof way to achieve a thick, rich, and flavorful sauce.
Why Make Homemade Tomato Sauce?
This sauce is perfect for using up a summer glut of tomatoes. The simple ingredients and lengthy cooking time allow the tomatoes to exude their sweet juices, resulting in a thick, luscious sauce ideal for fresh pasta or gnocchi. Just add a sprinkle of grated Parmigiano cheese to enjoy the freshness and simplicity of Italian cooking.
Sugo di Pomodoro Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1kg (2.2 lbs) tomatoes for sauce
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- Small bunch of fresh parsley
- A few leaves of fresh basil
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the tomatoes, cut them into chunks, and put them into a saucepan with the olive oil.
- Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into large pieces and add them to the pan along with the parsley and basil.
- Cook the Sauce:
- Cover and cook on moderate heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add a little salt, and let it reduce for another hour. If the sauce is too liquid, continue cooking to thicken it.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Pass the sauce through a vegetable mill to remove any chunks.
- Add pepper and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve:
- Serve the sauce with pasta, gnocchi, rice, or meat.
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