Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This simple tomato basil sauce is made by simmering fresh ripe tomatoes with garlic and basil until rich, thick, and full of natural sweetness.

Ingredients

8 pounds tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Cook tomatoes and basil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and sauté until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
4 Add onion mixture to tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.