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Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

Preparation time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1lb tomatoes, fresh or canned

6 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered

½ olive oil

Kosher salt & ground pepper

Fresh basil

2tbs cornstarch

Water

 

Method

If using fresh tomatoes clean and remove the stems then roughly chop. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil and roast the garlic until slightly brown. Carefully add the tomatoes to the pan, and add about ½ cup of water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer until the garlic is completely cooked (approximately 15minutes). Add the fresh basil to the hot sauce and let steep for 5 minutes. If desired thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry and cook for another 3 min. Ready to serve.

Chef Rolf

About Chef Rolf

I love educating people about the culinary profession and passing on the knowledge to create delicious and healthy food. That is the basis for “Chef Rolf’s Kitchen Project.” I want to get people cooking again and I want you to enjoy it!