ELENA’S SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE

Ingredients

Preparation

1. With a knife, score an X at the bottom of each tomato.
2. Blanch the tomatoes in a pot with boiling water for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tomatoes from the boiling water and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
3. Once cool enough to handle, remove the tomato skins, cores and seeds. Dice the tomatoes and set aside.
4. Heat 3 tbsp (45 ml) of Stefano extra-virgin olive oil in a pot on medium-low heat.
5. Add the garlic cloves to the pot and cook until slightly browned (be careful not to burn them).
6. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Add the whole basil leaves.
8. Continue cooking, stirring for 5 minutes.
9. Using a fork, mash the garlic in the pot.
10. Add salt to taste and another 3 tbsp (45 ml) of olive oil.
11. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.