Basic Tomato Sauce 2

By LeeBoruchow

Another variation on a simple tomato sauce to use in other recipes.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 28oz cans of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 celery stalk, cut in half
• 1 medium carrot, cut in half
• 1 extra large green onion, chopped
• 2 sprigs of basil, chopped

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil, garlic and bay in a large saucepan over medium heat. In a bowl, crush the tomatoes with a food mill or by hand, and reserve all juices. Add tomatoes to the saucepan with celery, carrot, onion and basil.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to mediuum-low heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove bay, carrot and celery before using the sauce.