Tomato sauce FAVORITE

 

This is such a tasty sauce and the secret is the San Marzano Tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

1 large red bell pepper chopped

1 medium sweet onion chopped

garlic--about 3 really large cloves chopped

olive oil

2 cans of San Marzano Tomoes (the large cans--see photo)

oregano (I used about 1 tablespoon dried)

chili flakes (just a small pinch)

thyme (a pinch or so dried)

salt and pepper

water

tomato paste (the small can about 6 oz I think?)

Fresh basil

Splash some olive oil in large pot. Add the onions and red bell pepper and saute until limp--about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and oregano, thyme and cook a few more minutes.

Then add a touch of chili flakes and some salt and pepper.

Add 2 big cans of the tomatoes and add 1/2 can of water.  Add tomato paste. Chop some of the tomatoes with a spatula.  Cook 1 and 1/2 hours and stir off and on frequently , breaking up tomatoes occasionally.

After it has reduced and done to your desired consistency, use an immersion blender to blend more if you desire. Add some splashes of olive oil and some fresh basil if desired. Add salt and pepper if needed.