Basic Tomato Sauce

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: A. Chef's Studio

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups peeled and chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
• 1 grated carrot or 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3 large basil leaves, finely chopped
• 5 Tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, carrot and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add basil and butter and cook 15 minutes more.

2. Serve with cooked pasta.