Italia a tavola-Tomato Sauce

Pomarola

Tomato Sauce

Ingredients for 6 servings

2 cans (32 oz each) of organic Roma tomatoes (or 4Lbs of fresh tomatoes)

1 clove of garlic

1 stick of celery

1 small carrot

1 quarter of a red onion

1/3 of a bunch of fresh parsley 

Salt and pepper to taste

The leaves of 4 sprigs of fresh basil

Preparation:

Mince the garlic, celery, carrot, onion and parsley together finely; lightly sauté in olive oil at a lively heat. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and cook for about 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

When finished cooking turn off the heat and add the basil leaves chopped and 2 TbS of fresh olive oil.

This sauce is delicious, but remember…it is only as delicious as the tomatoes you use!