Salsa Di Pomodoro- Basic Tomato Sauce

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SALSA DI POMODORO - BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Sauces
Salsa

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 oz Olive oil
1 Onion -- finely chopped
3 Garlic cloves -- chopped
1 tb Basil
1 tb Nutmeg
2 tb Sugar
Salt and pepper
4 cn Plum tomatoes -- peeled (28 o
-z. cans)
2 cn Tomato paste (10 oz. cans)
6 oz Red wine -- dry
3 tb Butter

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook
Time: :30 Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the
onion, garlic and seasonings for 5 minutes. Pour the
tomatoes into a bowl and mash them up, removing any
hard parts. Add to the pot with the tomato paste, red
wine, and butter. Simmer for about 30 minutes,
stirring frequently. The sauce should be fairly thick
when ready. When you notice the golden oil floating
on the top of the sauce it has finished cooking. Now
check the seasonings and you're done. Very easy! Makes
1 gallon/4 litres From Chef Pasqualie Carpino's
Italian Gourmet Cooking ISBN 0-919157-00-9 Source:
Italian Gourmet Cooking



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