Quick Tomato Sauce with Butter

1. 1

   Drain the tomatoes in a strainer set over a bowl.

2. 2

   Scoop out and discard any seeds from the tomatoes.

3. 3

   Crush the tomatoes well and place them in a separate bowl; reserve their liquid for another use.

4. 4

   In a large nonreactive saucepan, cook the onion in 6 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat until golden.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the basil and season with pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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