Basic Tomato Sauce

Name: Basic Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium carrot, coarsely grated; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 medium carrot, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 28-ounce cans whole peeled Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened but not browned, 1-2 minutes. Add carrot and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often to break up tomatoes, until sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.
2

Set a food mill over a large bowl. Pass sauce through food mill for the best texture (or puree sauce in a food processor). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool completely, cover, and chill (or store airtight and freeze for up to 6 months).