Brazilian recipe
Homemade Tomato Sauce
This classic, from-scratch tomato sauce features fresh, aromatic tomatoes, making it the perfect versatile base for pasta dishes and a variety of home-cooked recipes.
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Ingredients
2 kg ripe tomatoes (Roma or plum variety), halved and seeded
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pinch cumin
Salt to taste
Fresh basil to taste
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pinch cumin
Salt to taste
Fresh basil to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs at local grocery stores, specialty food markets, or fresh produce stalls in Nassau and throughout the islands. If you cannot find Roma tomatoes, any firm, ripe field tomato can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the tomatoes in a large pot and cook over medium heat until they soften.
- Pass the cooked tomatoes through a food mill or a fine-mesh sieve to remove the skins and achieve a smooth purée.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté the chopped onion and crushed garlic until they are lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add the tomato purée and the pinch of cumin to the saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt according to your preference.
- Finish the sauce by stirring in fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Observations
Making a sauce from scratch consistently delivers a depth of flavor that store-bought options just cannot match. This recipe emphasizes simplicity and the brightness of fresh ingredients, resulting in a reliable pantry staple for your daily cooking needs.
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