Italian tomato sauce with basil
Description
A delicious addition to everyday and festive dishes. The sauce is fresh, juicy, and full of rich flavor. Its pleasant aroma will spread throughout your entire apartment. Just keep in mind that this condiment won't keep for long—maximum 2 days. So, plan right away which recipes you'll pair it with.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Make a cross cut on the top of the tomatoes. Then place them in a saucepan, pour in water, and cook the tomatoes for a couple of minutes until the skin begins to peel off.
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Step 2
2. Then cool the tomatoes and remove their skin.
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Step 3
3. Then finely chop the fruits.
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Step 4
4. After this, place salt, sugar, tomatoes, peeled garlic, and onion halves into a large saucepan.
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Step 5
5. Now bring the ingredients to a boil, then simmer for 85 minutes.
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Step 6
6. After that, remove the garlic and onion from the pot, and add chopped basil instead.
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Step 7
7. Mix the sauce and serve. Enjoy your tasting!