POMADORO SAUCE-TYLER FLORENCE

By mamawoolie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, drained and crushed by hand, liquid reserved
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully add the tomatoes (nothing splashes like tomatoes) and about 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring for a few minutes with a wooden spoon to further break up the tomatoes. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil and season again.