Miranda Magagnini's Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Miranda Magagnini's Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian olive oil (see note); 1 medium onion; 3 shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 1 dried Italian hot pepper (peperoncino); 1 28-ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 10 grinds black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (in winter use frozen if available); ⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Italian olive oil (see note)
1 medium onion
3 shallots
2 cloves garlic
1 dried Italian hot pepper (peperoncino)
1 28-ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 grinds black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (in winter use frozen if available)
⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1
Peel and chop separately the onion, shallots and garlic.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add a few pieces (about 1 teaspoon) chopped onion to the oil.
5
When they sizzle, add the remaining chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are transparent (approximately 10 minutes).
6
Add shallots and peperoncino and stir well.
7
Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until the mixture starts to turn golden-yellow.
8
Add minced garlic.
9
Stir well.
10
Cook briefly, for about 2 minutes.
11
Add liquid from tomatoes.
12
With your fingers, break up tomatoes in can - or pulse in food processor until coarsely chopped.
13
Add tomatoes to saucepan.
14
When mixture starts to simmer, add salt, black pepper and chopped basil.
15
Stir well.
16
Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes.
17
When done, turn off heat and stir in parsley before serving.
18
Pass a bowl of freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.

376

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Italian olive oil (see note), 1 medium onion, 3 shallots, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Miranda Magagnini's Basic Tomato Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Miranda Magagnini's Basic Tomato Sauce

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