Title: Salsa Di Pomodoro - Basic Tomato Sauce
Categories: Italian Sauce
Yield: 20 Servings
| 3 | oz | Olive oil |
| 1 | | Onion; finely chopped |
| 3 | | Garlic cloves; chopped |
| 1 | tb | Basil |
| 1 | tb | Nutmeg |
| 2 | tb | Sugar |
| | | Salt and pepper |
| 4 | cn | Plum tomatoes; peeled (28 o z. cans) |
| 2 | cn | Tomato paste (10 oz. cans) |
| 6 | oz | Red wine; dry |
| 3 | tb | Butter |
Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: :30 Heat the
oil in a large pot and saute the onion, garlic and seasonings for 5
minutes. Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and mash them up, removing any hard
parts. Add to the pot with the tomato paste, red wine, and butter. Simmer
for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce should be fairly
thick when ready. When you notice the golden oil floating on the top of
the sauce it has finished cooking. Now check the seasonings and you're
done. Very easy! Makes 1 gallon/4 litres From Chef Pasqualie Carpino's
Italian Gourmet Cooking ISBN 0-919157-00-9 Source: Italian Gourmet Cooking