*My Favourite Tomato Sauce*
Serves 2 but can be easily multiplied This is a simple sauce which uses fresh tomatoes when they are in season, and good tinned tomatoes when they are not. 2 to 3 large, ripe unpeeled tomatoes, cut into chunks (Or one 400g tin of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice (14.5 oz))
1 TBS butter or olive oil 1 tsp white sugar salt and black pepper to taste Place the tomatoes in a large heavy bottomed non-reactive saucepan. Cook uncovered (without any fat) over high heat, stirring occasionally, until they have the texture of a thick pulp, about 15 to 20 minutes. When thick, remove from the heat and stir in the butter or olive oil and the sugar. (The sugar helps to cut the acidity of the tomatoes.) Season to taste and serve over the pasta of your choice. |