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Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce is one of the 5 mother sauces and is used in many dishes. It is made with fresh or canned tomatoes and infused with different herbs and spices.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion ( 1 onion)
1 ˝ teaspoons minced garlic
42 ounces of canned, good quality, plum tomatoes in puree or crushed tomatoes
1 dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
˝ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
Equipment:
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife and cutting board
Large sauce pot
Stirring spoon
Directions:
Place a large sauce pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste
The sauce can be made one day ahead. Cool, the cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.