Sicilian Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Place tomatoes, onion and 6 of the garlic cloves in a large non reactive pan.

2. 2

   Place pan over medium heat with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and press sauce through a sieve or food mill.

4. 4

   Finely chop remaining garlic and gently cook in oil just lightly until you can smell a garlic smell, remove from heat and stir in the sieved tomato mixture.

5. 5

   Add the basil leaves salt and sugar and simmer for a further 10 minutes, at this stage taste and add more salt if required.

6. 6

   Serve or bottle in sterilized bottles and seal or cool and freeze.

7. 7

   TIPS~

8. 8

   End of the season Tomatoes have a richer taste for sauces.

9. 9

   Use stainless steel ceramic or cast iron pots to prevent reaction to the tomatoes.

10. 10

    Place wooden spoon under lid to keep it propped ajar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.