"MARCELLA HAZAN'S TOMATO SAUCE WITH BUTTER AND ONION"

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes (whole with their juices)
• 5 Tbsp. butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and cut in half
• salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes and juices, butter, onion and a pinch or two of salt.
Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Cook, uncovered, at a steady simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with the back of a wooden spoon.
Remove onion before serving.